Leicester open talks over £5m deal for Mads Hermansen after Burnley pulled out of the race

Leicester City have opened talks with Brondby over a £5million deal for goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

Mail Sport understands that the 22-year old has been targeted by Enzo Maresca who is eager to strengthen his keeper options.

Hermansen had emerged as a target for Vincent Kompany at Burnley prior to them moving for Manchester City’s James Trafford who was also a Leicester target.

Maresca had also considered City’s Zack Steffen but his ankle surgery means he is still recuperating.

Hermansen has been capped by Denmark at U21 level and drafters into the full squad as cover for Kasper Schmeichel. 

Mads Hermansen is being touted as one of the finest keeping prospects in European football 

Enzo Maresca (left) will look to rebuild his Leicester squad with a view to a top-flight return

The goalkeeper won his caps as a senior player for his courty during last month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Finland and Kazakhstan. 

As well as Burnley, Hermansen has previously been tracked by Everton, Fulham, and Bournemtn. 

His current contract with the Danish side runs until 2025, but the club are believed to be willing to let the player go for the appropriate fee. 

Leicester are in the process of rebuilding after relegation at the end of last season, with a view to an immediate bounceback to the Premier League. 

Whilst high-profile players such as James Maddison and Youri Tielemens have moved on to Tottenham and Aston Villa respectively, the Foxes have completed a £7.5m deal to lure Conor Coady from Wolves, and signed Harry Winks after 21 years at Spurs.