PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham Hotspur set to complete shock move for Joe Hart

Hart is available on a free transfer after leaving Burnley
Hart is available on a free transfer after leaving Burnley
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Tottenham Hotspur are expected to complete a shock move for Joe Hart as they look to recruit a homegrown reserve goalkeeper.

Hart, 33, has 75 England caps and is available on a free transfer after leaving Burnley. The former Manchester City goalkeeper is set to sign a two-year contract with the option of a third and is expected to undergo a medical today.

Hart was earning £50,000 a week at Turf Moor, which is more than Tottenham were willing to pay him. It is thought Spurs have offered around £35,000 per week. Chelsea had also considered a move for Hart.

Tottenham have too many players who do not count as homegrown, which restricts the size of the squad they can name.

Under Premier League rules,