Joe Hart hints at Torino stay

England international Joe Hart has insisted that he could prolong his stay at Torino beyond the end of the current campaign.

The 29-year-old joined the Serie A outfit on a season-long loan last summer after he fell out-of-favour under Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Hart's future has been the subject of discussions in recent months, and the shot-stopper himself confessed that he will be deemed surplus to requirements on his return to the Etihad in the summer.

A host of English clubs are said to be keeping tabs on his performance this season, most recently Southampton, but Harts admits that he could stay with Toro as he is 'truly happy' with his treatment at the club.

"I am truly happy for this fantastic welcome. I'm very grateful to the fans for everything they are giving to me," he told Football Italia.

"I'll take that into account. I keep everything in consideration for the future, but for now I remain concentrated on Torino and what I need to do.

Hart has appeared in 26 outings for Torino this season, keeping six clean sheets in the process.