Man City's Champions League challenge will decide Joe Hart's fate, says McLeish

18 March 2010 16:28
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his hope of retaining goalkeeper Joe Harton loan for a second season will hinge on whether Manchester City qualify forthe Champions League.[LNB]Hart has been in outstanding form for Blues during his current season-long loan at St Andrew's and has played a major role in establishing them back in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]McLeish is keen to retain the services of a player who has put himself in strong contention to be a part of Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.[LNB] Waiting game: Birmingham want to extend Joe Hart's loan stay with the club but must wait for Manchester City to decide the player's future[LNB]But he concedes he may have to look elsewhere if Roberto Mancini's side finish in the top four and qualify for football's leading club competition.[LNB] McLeish enters talks over new Birmingham deal with owner YeungPortsmouth loan star Piquionne hopes to tempt Birmingham into summer dealBIRMINGHAM CITY FC

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