Real Madrid are preparing a 30 million euro raid on Manchester City for their England goalkeeper Joe Hart in the summer, according to reports.
Real manager Carlo Ancelotti is not completely convinced by current custodian Diego Lopez that he should be Los Blancos number one next season.
And the Italian has continued the lead of former Real manager Jose Mourinho in freezing out club legend Iker Casillas, who could be allowed to leave the club in the summer after an trophy laden 15 years at the Bernabeu.
Los Blancos have looked at several keepers, including City’s rivals Manchester United current number one David De Gea, Huge Lloris from Tottenham and Atletico goalie Thibaut Courtois, on loan from Chelsea.
But none of the trio look remotely interested in negotiating a deal, whereas City may be willing to let go of Hart if they can secure the signing of Victor Valdes on a free from Barcelona in the summer.
However, a deal could be made harder depending on City’s transfer business during the summer, particularly any English players leaving the Etihad.
Hart is one of few homegrown players at Eastlands that are required for a Premier League squad list, and therefore could be become much more expensive.
He is a good option but I think Madrid should bid for Thibaut Cortois