Joe Hart does not believe Manchester City will price him out a permanent exit this summer as the England goalkeeper waits to discover which teams will offer him a new home.
His popularity at the Etihad Stadium counted for little when Pep Guardiola arrived last year, as Hart’s diminished role led to a surprise season-long loan switch to Torino.
Hart has returned from Italy but does not foresee a change in his situation with City, given the club have spent £35million on uncapped Brazil goalkeeper Ederson after Claudio Bravo’s unconvincing first campaign.
The 30-year-old is trying not to think about his club future as England prepare to end their season with a friendly against France, but he admitted his career is “almost in the hands of the businessmen now” as he remains patient during this “game of chess”.