Hart to finalise move to Torino

JOE Hart has taken a short break from England's World Cup camp to complete a loan move to Serie A side Torino.

Hart's agent Jonathan Barnett confirmed the move after the Football Association said last night the goalkeeper had been given permission to temporarily leave Sam Allardyce's squad for the opening qualifier in Slovakia on Sunday.

Barnett was quoted as saying: "Yes, Joe Hart will play with Torino. It's done.

"The player said yes to the club and also Manchester City have given the green light. It is all true. (On Tuesday) Hart will have a medical in Turin."

Hart is third choice at City following the signing of Claudio Bravo from Barcelona, but has retained his place in Allardyce's first England squad.

The 29-year-old is expected to complete the formalities of a season-long loan move to Torino on Tuesday.

Asked about Hart's club situation on Monday morning, Allardyce said: "If there is anything in the pipeline, then hopefully Joe will tell us 'this may happen' and we can get ready for it."

Meanwhile, Leicester seem ready to follow Southampton and West Brom by breaking their transfer record.

Portugal midfielder Adrien Silva claims he will join the Premier League champions in a deal reported to be worth £21 million, while the Foxes are also keen on his Sporting Lisbon team-mate, Algeria striker Islam Slimani.

Silva, 27, part of the Portugal squad which won Euro 2016, told Porto-based newspaper O Jogo: "Yes, I confirm this proposal. Leicester is very interesting and corresponds to my career goals."

Southampton broke their transfer record on Monday by signing attacking midfielder Sofiane Boufal from Lille for a fee believed to be £1 6million.

The 22-year-old Morocco international agreed a five-year contract at St Mary's and said: "Southampton showed big interest in signing me, and I can see that this club is the best place for me to continue my progression as a footballer."

And just a few hours later West Brom signed Nacer Chadli from Tottenham for a club record £13million.

The Belgium winger has penned a four-year deal at The Hawthorns.