Premier League outfit Leicester City are on the verge of closing a deal for the club’s first signing of the summer, according to reports.
The player primed to take his talents to the King Power Stadium? Alex Smithies.
Securing reinforcements between the posts has of course emerged as something of a priority at Leicester over the last couple of weeks.
This comes after long-time no.1 Kasper Schmeichel sealed a surprise exit, linking up with Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice for a cut-price fee.
With Danny Ward having stepped into first-choice duties for the Foxes’ Premier League opener versus Brentford last weekend, Smithies, in turn, was sought out as a potential target.
The 32-year-old is currently available as a free agent, on the back of the expiration of his contract with Cardiff City.
The goalkeeper, it is understood, has already put pen to paper on a deal at the King Power through the summer of 2024.
An official statement, in turn, is expected at any moment.
Leicester are set to complete their first summer signing. Alex Smithies has just signed contract valid until June 2024, medical already done during the afternoon. 🚨🔵 #LCFC
Official statement expected soon. pic.twitter.com/zxQlAmEe4l
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2022
Read more:
Revealed: Manchester City’s five-man shortlist of left-back targets
