John Ruddy is out of contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer and hasn’t been offered an extension, so Nuno Espirito Santo may need to locate a replacement in the transfer market.
Vital Wolves have suggested Joe Hart as a potential option, as the 33-year-old’s contract at Burnley is up in the coming months. He’s spent the season on the periphery under Sean Dyche and is likely to be released.
Despite boasting 340 Premier League appearances and 75 caps for England while winning two Premier League titles, two EFL Cups and one FA Cup, however, supporters from We are Wolves are against the idea of signing Hart.
They believe his form has spiralled in recent years, so he wouldn’t provide value for money.
Mike Hedworth: “Ruddy is already a better option and cheaper.”
Ric Mullender: “Absolutely not! No!”
Luke Keane: “Too prone to mistakes and struggles sometimes to make it as Burnley’s No.1, so (a) massive no.”
Chris Yeomans: “Let’s not.”
Steve Jones: “No!”
Daniel Dubtrix Walton: “Such a shame. He used to be such a talented keeper. He’s just lost his mojo though.”
Allan Yates: “I hope Wolves don’t touch him. I’d rather keep Ruddy.”
Karl Brown: “Keep Ruddy. He’s head and shoulders above Hart.”
Chris Hall: “Not great value.”
Ian Davies: “No..!!.”
Mick Beardsmore: “Good god no.”
Mark Richards: “No way.”
Simon Betteridge: “Let’s not thanks.”
Peter Fitz: “God no!!!”
Steve Price: “No way not even on a free.”
Paul Woz: “No way…..”
Hart spent 12 years at Manchester City, joining the Sky Blues from Shrewsbury Town in 2006 and leaving for Burnley in 2018. The 33-year-old made a total of 348 appearances for City and kept 137 clean sheets, but he fell out of favour in his last two years at the Etihad after his form dipped.
Hart was loaned out to Torino (August 31, 2016 – June 30, 2017) and West Ham (July 18, 20117 – May 31, 2018) before signing for Burnley, so is he at Wolves’ level?
Would prefer Ruddy – but does he want to stay with us as a back up?