Report: Joe Hart to start for Manchester City against Steaua Bucuresti

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has been drafted in to start for his side's Champions League playoff second leg against Steaua Bucuresti, according to reports.

The 29-year-old, who has been with the Etihad side for a decade, was dropped as first choice by Pep Guardiola ahead of the new Premier League season, with Wilfredo Caballero preferred between the sticks.

According to BBC Sport, the England shot-stopper will play for the Citizens on Wednesday as they seek to protect a 5-0 first-leg lead against their Romanian opponents.

Guardiola is thought to be close to securing the services of Barcelona keeper Claudio Bravo in a move which would see Hart drop to number-three choice should he remain in the City setup.