Joe Hart is prepared to continue his career in Europe this summer, with Manchester City ready to accommodate a cut-price transfer.

The 31-year-old wants a permanent move after spending the last two seasons on loan at Torino and West Ham.

Sportsmail understands Nice, managed by former City coach Patrick Vieira, are among those who have tentative interest in Hart.

England goalkeeper Joe Hart is prepared to continue his career in Europe this summer

Other clubs in France, Italy and Spain have been keeping tabs on the former England international's situation and City will not price him out of a switch.

Vieira was appointed by Nice last week and has swift decisions to make in the goalkeeping department.

Simon Pouplin looks set to depart at the end of his contract and it remains uncertain whether 24-year-old Yoan Cardinale will stay on the French Riviera.

Hart wants to be a No 1 and the gloves at Nice were worn by uncapped Argentine Walter Benitez last season as they finished eighth.