Manchester City are set to offer Joe Hart an emotional return to the Etihad.

The former England No.1 hopes to hang up his gloves at the end of the season as a Double winner as Celtic attempt to retain the title and add the Scottish Cup. And Premier League champions City want to hand their ex-title-winning keeper a chance to come back to the North West of England. The offer will likely be for a non-footballing capacity or an ambassadorial role as Hart remains against a coaching role and City are ready to hold talks.

The 37-year-old has still to decide what direction he will go when he retires. Hart won two Premiership titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups in his 11 years at City. The big keeper also hinted earlier this week there could be a chance of him remaining at Celtic Park and he has already discussed that with Brendan Rodgers.

It remains to be seen where that would be as Hart has still to do any coaches badges and has hinted that is unlikely to be his future career path. Celtic have two coaching positions vacancies just now, as they are looking for an under-18 coach and somebody to come in and replace Darren O’Dea, who has moved up from the B team to become the club’s pathway manager.

Former players Jonny Hayes and Charlie Mulgrew are under consideration for the under-18 role as is Southampton youth supremo Adam Asghar and an internal candidate. It is likely Celtic will take two from their shortlist to fill both vacancies.