West Ham United are on the verge of signing Leicester City’s talented goalkeeper Mads Hermansen in a £20m deal, bolstering their squad for the 2025/26 Premier League season.
The 25-year-old Danish international, who shone despite Leicester’s relegation, has agreed personal terms and is set to undergo a medical with the Hammers. This move marks a key step in Graham Potter’s ongoing rebuild at the London Stadium, with the goalkeeping position identified as a priority.
Hermansen, who joined Leicester from Brøndby in 2023, made 72 appearances for the Foxes, playing a pivotal role in their 2023/24 Championship title win. His proactive style, comfort with the ball at his feet, and standout performances—such as a brilliant penalty save against Chelsea’s Cole Palmer—earned him widespread praise.
What a save 👏 pic.twitter.com/8hmP53RAhr
— Leicester City (@LCFC) March 10, 2025
Transfer Breakthrough
West Ham’s pursuit of Hermansen overcame earlier hurdles, with Leicester initially demanding up to £35m. A compromise at £18m-£20m sealed the deal, sidelining a potential move for Botafogo’s John Victor. Hermansen’s prior connection with West Ham’s goalkeeping coach Casper Ankergren, from their time at Brøndby, should ease his integration. The transfer aligns with Potter’s vision of a younger, dynamic squad.
For Leicester, Hermansen’s exit is a blow but mitigated by Asmir Begovic’s arrival and Jakub Stolarczyk’s emergence. Financial pressures post-relegation have forced the Foxes to cash in on key players like Hermansen and potentially Bilal El Khannouss.
