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

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.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.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. 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 futureBut 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. 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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