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Joe Hart has been told he can leave Manchester City , according to a report in the Express .

The 29-year-old was left on the bench for Pep Guardiola 's first match in charge of the club on Saturday and it seems the Catalan has concerns over Hart's footwork and distribution.

The report suggests Sevilla are leading the chase to sign Hart, with a season-long loan move being touted.

Everton are also understood to be interested in the England stopper.

However, The Guardian believe Hart is keen to remain at City because of his attachment to the club he has to the club – but say he is now considering other options.

The relationship between Hart and Guardiola is understood to be strained.

Hart travelled with the City squad to Romania on Sunday evening in preparation for the club's Champions League play-off first leg against Steaua Bucharest.

Guardiola insists Hart could be selected – but it's widely expected he will remain on the bench, with Willy Caballero continuing in the starting lineup.

Hart has played 347 times for City - plus 63 times for England - since his £1m move from Shrewsbury in May 2006.

M.E.N. Sport understands City are close to agreeing a deal for Barcelona 'keeper Claudio Bravo.

The 33-year-old will remain at Barcelona this week until their two-legged Super Cup final with Sevilla is completed - but he will then be free to complete his move.

Meanwhile, AC Milan have launched a move for City defender Elaquim Mangala, according to the Daily Star .

Valencia also want the Frenchman, who has been left out of City's Champions League squad and wasn't in the 18 for the game with Sunderland on Saturday.

Milan are believed to want Mangala on a season-long loan with a view to an £18 million transfer in the summer.