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title: "Celtic: Hoops closing in on Joe Hart"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-07-30T15:10:57Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops closing in on Joe Hart

**Celtic are close to signing Tottenham goalkeeper Joe Hart, according to journalist [Ekrem Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1421043582580953088).**

### The Lowdown: Hart links

The Hoops were first linked with a move for the 34-year-old on Wednesday by transfer expert [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1420310782491889666).

He claimed that Celtic opened talks with Spurs over a move for Hart and added on [Thursday](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1420759914255769613) that an agreement was close.

[Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1420634720417767426) previously stated that Celtic didn’t want to pay Tottenham for the Englishman, and he feels a move is now gathering pace.

[Celtic updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-11/)

### The Latest: Konur post

The Turkish journalist [posted](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1421043582580953088) on Twitter on Friday morning regarding Hart, stating a move is now down to the ‘minor details’.

[Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1421043582580953088) said the Hoops are ‘about to complete’ a transfer, which would make him Celtic’s sixth summer signing.

> “Celtic are about to complete the Joe Hart transfer. Minor details are being discussed between Tottenham and Celtic.”

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### The Verdict: Experience key…

Bringing in a goalkeeper like Hart appeared to be needed, especially when you looked at Celtic’s young and inexperienced backline against FC Midtjylland on Wednesday.

Ange Postecoglou [started](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57972180) Anthony Ralston, Stephen Welsh, Dane Murray and Greg Taylor in Denmark – an average age of 21. [Scott Bain](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/scott-bain/leistungsdaten/spieler/85627) also came in for [Vasilis Barkas](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/vasilis-barkas/leistungsdaten/spieler/248658) with Postecoglou already chopping and changing ‘keepers.

Hart, who has won [five](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-hart/erfolge/spieler/40204) major honours during his career and made over [600](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-hart/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/40204) senior appearances for club and country, will surely help the Hoops’ young defence going forward.

[***In other news: ‘Also…’ – Sky Sports drop live TV claim revealing £33k-p/w Celtic target; he loves Parkhead.***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-sky-sports-claim-hoops-are-keen-on-ben-foster/)