Kasper Schmeichel to join Leicester City from Leeds

Image caption, Schmeichel played 40 games for Leeds last season

Leicester City have agreed to sign Leeds United keeper Kasper Schmeichel for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old, who played for Foxes manager Sven-Goran Eriksson at both Manchester City and Notts County, has agreed a three-year contract.

Football director Andrew Neville told the club website: "Sven knows Kasper extremely well and regards him very highly so we are delighted.

"He is another player at a good age for our long-term objectives."