Stoke identify Hart as Butland replacement

 

Stoke will make a move for Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart if they sell Jack Butland this summer, claims The Sun.

 

Butland is subject of Premier League interest from Bournemouth and Aston Villa, with the Potters hoping to make at least £20m from his sale.

 

Bournemouth and Villa are both on the market for a new goalkeeper after struggling in that area last season.

 

Stoke are willing to cash in on the 25-year-old if they receive the right bid and have earmarked a move for former England international Hart in the result of Butland's departure.

 

Stoke identify Hart as Butland replacement

 

 

The 32-year-old is free to leave Burnley this summer after dropping out of favour at Turf Moor last season.

 

Hart’s best days are behind him but Stoke are still keen on signing the veteran goalkeeper as a replacement for Butland.

 

Of goalkeepers that made at least 10 appearances in the Premier League last season, only three had a worse save success rate than Hart (63.1%).