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West Ham could keep Joe Hart beyond this season.

The England keeper, who turned 31 this week, is nearing the end of a year-long loan from new champions Manchester City, but we understand the Hammers are interested in holding onto him.

Hart is still hoping to make England's World Cup squad this summer but had an evening to forget this past Monday, as — with Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate in the stands — his late error helped struggling Stoke grab a point at the London Stadium.

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But in the two preceding games, away to outgoing champion Chelsea and at home against fellow relegation candidates Southampton, Hart was outstanding as David Moyes' side earned four points — a haul has helped them inch away from the drop zone.

Vastly experienced Hart has also impressed boss Moyes with his professional response to being dropped in favour of Adrian at mid-season, which led to him missing 13 games.

West Ham visit Arsenal this Sunday and are refusing to take safety for granted despite sitting 14th, seven points above the drop zone, with five games to play.

They are open to a deal being struck with City — who loaned Hart to Italians Torino for last season as he does not fit Pep Guardiola's style of play — to extend his stay in London.