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Joe Hart is targeted by Rafa Benitez as Newcastle join West Ham and Watford in fight for England keeper

Toon manager switches sights to the Manchester City star after missing out on his summer targets so far for return to the Prem

By Mike McGrath
1st July 2017, 8:26 pm
Updated: 3rd July 2017, 3:11 pm

Rafa Benitez wants Joe Hart to ease his transfer frustration at Newcastle.

The Toon boss, upset at failing to land summer targets, is set to compete with West Ham for the England keeper, 30,  and  Watford boss Marco Silva has also made an enquiry.

Outgoing Man City keeper Joe Hart is wanted by at least three Prem clubs
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Outgoing Man City keeper Joe Hart is wanted by at least three Prem clubs

Joe Hart was a success on loan in Italy with Torino last season after Pep Guardiola replaced him as Manchester City keeper

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Joe Hart was a success on loan in Italy with Torino last season after Pep Guardiola replaced him as Manchester City keeper

Hart will be allowed to leave Manchester City for the right price after a loan spell  at Torino last season.

Manchester United eyed him as a replacement for David de Gea but the Spaniard’s move to Real Madrid looks off.

Benitez was gutted that City keeper Willy Caballero went to Chelsea while striker target Tammy Abraham is set to be loaned to Swansea by the Blues.

City are interested in Napoli keeper Pepe Reina.

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is after a top-class keeper for their Premier League return
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Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is after a top-class keeper for their Prem return

Joe Hart was a favourite with fans at the Etihad but not with Pep Guardiola
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Joe Hart was a favourite with fans at the Etihad but not with Pep Guardiola

England stopper Joe Hart must decide his future in the next few weeks
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England stopper Joe Hart must decide his future in the next few weeks

Joe Hart is tipped to return to the Prem after spending last season on loan with Torino
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Joe Hart is tipped to return to the Prem after spending last season with Torino

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