Pep Guardiola wants Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Patricio to replace Hart at Man City

Pep Guardiola is actively seeking a replacement for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart and has his eyes set on Sporting Lisbon's Rui Patricio, according to the Mirror. 

The new city boss has reportedly been eyeing a new goalkeeper who is comfortable using his feet all summer, and remains unconvinced by Hart's ability to do so. 

And after leaving the England international out of his side's opening day clash with Sunderland, reports have intensified that Guardiola is determined to bring Rui Patricio to England. 

The Euro 2016 winner has a €45 million buy-out clause with Sporting – well within City's financial means. 

And the 28-year-old has been identified by Guardiola as a cheaper option to Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen.