Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills has backed the club to complete the signing of Joe Hart, and says the goalkeeper would be a great addition to the Whites' squad.

It was recently reported that Hart is open to a move to Leeds when his contract with Burnley expires at the end of the season, with the England international looking to rejuvenate his career after making just three appearances for Sean Dyche's side this season.

That is a move that Mills - who played alongside Hart during the early part of the goalkeeper's career at Manchester City - could be a good one for all parties.

Offering an insight into Hart's ability, Mills told Football Insider: “I think Harty is a great goalkeeper. I know him well from when he first came to Manchester City.

"He will have learned an awful lot. He has a huge amount of experience."

Discussing the impact that Hart could make at Elland Road if he does join Leeds, and the possibility of such a move happening, Mills continued: “If you have a goalkeeper like that, if Leeds can get him on a free transfer, it would be a fabulous addition. He works incredibly hard, he is incredibly dedicated and is very fit.

“Keepers go on until they are 40 odd. Look at David Seaman, Schmeichel and David James. It is highly possible that a deal can be done.”

Leeds' current number one Kiko Casilla has once again come under scrutiny for some costly errors this season, with his future at the club seemingly uncertain, with the Spaniard currently partway through an eight-match ban issued after an allegation of racial abuse made back in September by Charlton attacker Jonathan Leko.

The Verdict

Mills does seem to have a point here.

When you look at Hart's ability, age and past success, there seems to be little reason not to expect him to be a reliable option between the posts for Leeds should he make the move to Elland Road.

Indeed, that could also make Hart a useful addition off the pitch for Leeds, given the help and insight he could give the club's young 'keepers in helping them develop to the point where they can eventually step up to the first-team themselves in the future.