West Ham are intensifying their efforts to strengthen their squad for the upcoming Premier League season, with Leicester City’s goalkeeper Mads Hermansen emerging as a prime target. Under the stewardship of manager Graham Potter, the Hammers are looking to address their goalkeeping concerns following a disappointing campaign last term, and the 25-year-old Dane could be the key to revitalizing their backline.
A Goalkeeper in Demand
The Danish international, who joined the Foxes from Brøndby IF in 2023, played a pivotal role in their Championship title-winning campaign in 2023/24, showcasing his shot-stopping ability and composure in possession. His performances in the Premier League, though marred by Leicester’s struggles, earned him praise.
Despite conceding goals regularly due to a porous defense, Hermansen’s individual metrics, including his goals-prevented statistic, highlight his quality, with only one error leading to a goal compared to Alphonse Areola’s three last season.
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Interest from West Ham
West Ham’s interest in Hermansen comes as no surprise. With veteran goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski departing and current number one Alphonse Areola struggling with inconsistency, Potter is keen to secure a reliable, long-term option between the posts. Hermansen, at 25, fits the profile of the younger, dynamic players Potter is targeting as part of his squad rebuild. The appointment of Casper Ankergren as West Ham’s lead goalkeeper coach, who previously worked with Hermansen at Brøndby, further fuels speculation that a move could be imminent.
