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West Ham still keen on 25-year-old Championship goalkeeper despite agreed deal, terms in place

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen in the summer transfer window.

According to an update by the reliable Ben Jacobs, West Ham United have a deal to sign John Victor, but they are also keen on 25-year-old Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

The Dane is highly rated in England, and he has been quite impressive for Leicester City. A player of his quality deserves to play in the Premier League, and he is too good for the Championship. A move to West Ham could be ideal. The Hammers need to strengthen in that area, and signing the Danish shot-stopper would be ideal.

Mads Hermansen could help them improve next season, as Alphonse Areola has been mediocre for West Ham and needs to be replaced. It will be interesting to see if they end up bringing in two goalkeepers this summer. John Victor did quite well in the FIFA Club World Cup, and he has the qualities to thrive in the Premier League as well amid his links with West Ham.

Hermansen would improve West Ham

Meanwhile, Mads Hermansen played in the Premier League with Leicester City last season, and he knows the division well. He should be able to settle in quickly and make an instant impact if he joins West Ham. Returning to the top flight would be ideal for him. At the peak of his career, he will not want to waste away in the Championship.

West Ham had a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table. They need to fill the gaps in their squad to bounce back strongly next season, and signing a reliable goalkeeper is one of their priorities. The fans will be pleased to see the club targeting two quality keepers, and it will be interesting to see if West Ham can finalise these deals in the coming weeks.

The Foxes will not want to lose a key player like Hermansen, but they are powerless to stop him from leaving. The 25-year-old Dane is likely to be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League, and he could force an exit this summer.

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