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Mads Hermansen won the Championship title with Leicester in 2024 West Ham have agreed a fee of about £20m with Leicester for goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. Talks had been on-going between the clubs over the Denmark international, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue, with the 25-year-old seen as a good fit for Graham Potter's style. A number of other Premier League and European clubs were interested in Hermansen, who impressed last season despite the Foxes' relegation from the Premier League, but the Hammers were always in pole position to sign him. The Hammers, who saw Lukasz Fabianski leave at the end of last season, have Casper Ankergren, who worked with Hermansen at Brondby, as their goalkeeping coach. They have also been interested in Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor. Hermansen joined Leicester from Brondby in 2023 and has made 72 appearances for the Foxes, winning the Championship title in 2024. He is one of several players who could leave the King Power Stadium this summer with midfielder Wilfred Ndidi available for £9m after his release clause was triggered by the club's relegation. Defender Conor Coady, one of the higher earners at the Foxes, joined Wrexham last week for about £2m. Leicester, under new coach Marti Cifuentes, host Sheffield Wednesday in their opening Championship game of the season on Sunday. Man Utd agree £74m deal for Leipzig striker Sesko Scotland star Mc Tominay nominated for Ballon d'Or Mc Grath predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes A legendary automotive dream, stalled by scandal and greed The latest update on the George Gibney case James May flies to the edge of space in a U2 spy plane Rob Ince speaks about his new ADHD diagnosis My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Newcastle's summer of frustration - what's going on? When do top European leagues start - and who will star? Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals. Video Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals Debt, delays & desperation - how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs From Premier League title to yo-yo club - Leicester's unforgettable decade Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga? How to win at FPL - our experts give their best tips Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.