Joe Hart is set for a shock move to MLS side New York City – and he has Patrick Vieira to thank, according to reports.
The ex-Birmingham City goalkeeper’s World Cup dreams appear to have gone up in smoke as Gareth Southgate named the England squad bound for Russia.
The 31-year-old has been linked with moves to Premier League newcomers Wolves as well as Southampton.
According to the Sun, Hart is being offered an escape route from his career nightmare by New York.
Hart says missing the World Cup is “hard to take” as the gutted goalkeeper felt he had something to offer England this summer.
Despite playing a key role in helping the Three Lions reach Russia, the 31-year-old’s lack of game time and form for West Ham saw him overlooked for the 23-man squad.
Gareth Southgate plumped for uncapped Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope alongside Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland, with the England manager’s respect for Hart meaning he instead asked Tom Heaton to be on the standby list.