Yorkshire Evening Post 25/6/11
Leeds United wait on Schmeichel outcome
Leeds United will discover the outcome of talks between Kasper Schmeichel and Leicester City early next week, with doubts persisting about the result of negotiations.
United have effectively ended Schmeichel’s career at Elland Road by stating that he will have no prominent role in their first-team plans next season, and representatives of the Danish goalkeeper are believed to have opened discussions with Leicester on Thursday.
City saw a seven-figure offer for Schmeichel accepted this week, leading to statements from United confirming that Schmeichel would be replaced as their first-choice keeper this summer, and Leeds are looking to see the transfer tied up before their squad report back to Thorp Arch for pre-season training in four days’ time.
Schmeichel and Leicester are considering their positions over the weekend, but sources in the Midlands continue to indicate that he is one of a number of keepers who City have been monitoring.
Meanwhile, former United midfielder Neil Kilkenny has signed a three-year contract with Championship rivals Bristol City after rejecting a new deal at Leeds.
“We’re delighted he has agreed to join us as we’ve been following him for a little while,” said City boss Keith Millen of his free transfer capture.
Leeds United wait on Schmeichel outcome
Leeds United will discover the outcome of talks between Kasper Schmeichel and Leicester City early next week, with doubts persisting about the result of negotiations.
United have effectively ended Schmeichel’s career at Elland Road by stating that he will have no prominent role in their first-team plans next season, and representatives of the Danish goalkeeper are believed to have opened discussions with Leicester on Thursday.
City saw a seven-figure offer for Schmeichel accepted this week, leading to statements from United confirming that Schmeichel would be replaced as their first-choice keeper this summer, and Leeds are looking to see the transfer tied up before their squad report back to Thorp Arch for pre-season training in four days’ time.
Schmeichel and Leicester are considering their positions over the weekend, but sources in the Midlands continue to indicate that he is one of a number of keepers who City have been monitoring.
Meanwhile, former United midfielder Neil Kilkenny has signed a three-year contract with Championship rivals Bristol City after rejecting a new deal at Leeds.
“We’re delighted he has agreed to join us as we’ve been following him for a little while,” said City boss Keith Millen of his free transfer capture.
