According to the ‘Daily Mail’, Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is expecting to be the surprise name included in their pre-season training camp squad on Tuesday.
The England international was one of the first casualties of the Pep Guardiola era at the Etihad, with the Spaniard quickly deeming his ability with the ball at the feet as not good enough for his preferred style of play.
Hart has since spent the last two seasons out on loan, first with Torino and then West Ham.
The success of those temporary spells has been limited and Hart had been expected to move on again this summer, perhaps even permanently, but he now expects to be handed a shock reprieve.
According to the aforementioned source, Hart is confident he will be included in the City squad to travel to Chicago for pre-season training.
The shrewsbury-born stopper returned to first-team training with the squad last week and could be involved in the US, particularly with first-choice goalkeeper Ederson given an extended break following his World Cup exploits with Brazil.
However, despite his inclusion, Hart is still expected to move on this summer, with a move overseas looking a good option.