Southampton set their sights of signing Joe Hart

Southampton are understood to be lining up a summer move for Manchester City's Joe Hart amid fears that Fraser Forster could leave the club in the summer.

Forster has been one of the top-performing goalkeepers in the English top-flight, and his showing has captured attention from the likes of Manchester City and Everton.

According to The Sun, Claude Puel's side are preparing for life after their shot-stopper with City outcast Hart being at the top of their shortlist.

Hart, who is currently on a season-long loan with Torino, has recently cited that he is surplus to requirements at the Etihad, but a final decision will be left to Pep Guardiola once the 29-year-old returns to Manchester in the summer.

The Saints have been deemed 'a selling club' over the years, and they could live to their tag with the likes of Ryan Bertrand, Cedric Soares, Virgil van Dijk and Forster all linked with summer moves away from St.Mary's. x x