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West Ham Target Leicester’s Mads Hermansen After Standout Display
West Ham United are eyeing Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen following his outstanding performance in a 3-1 win over the Hammers last December.
Despite West Ham dominating with 31 shots and an expected goals (xG) figure of 3.37, Hermansen’s heroics restricted them to just one late goal, highlighting his shot-stopping prowess.
New West Ham manager Graham Potter is reportedly keen on the 24-year-old Dane, who is valued at £35 million.
Hermansen made seven saves that evening, including a crucial close-range stop from Jarrod Bowen and a fingertip deflection of a Mohammed Kudus effort.
His performance earned praise from then-Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, who described it as “unbelievable.”
The former Brøndby goalkeeper, who joined Leicester in 2023, has only had one Premier League season, but he’s already attracting attention for his reflexes and composure under pressure.
Despite concerns over his occasional mistakes with the ball at his feet—highlighted by a costly error against Birmingham—Hermansen is considered a strong fit for Potter’s style of play, which emphasizes building from the back.
Former Denmark international Peter Kjaer believes Hermansen would be a major upgrade at West Ham.
He criticized the current options, stating that Łukasz Fabiański is past his prime and Alphonse Areola lacks the quality to be a top-tier first-choice keeper.
Kjaer also noted Hermansen’s superior footwork compared to Areola, aligning with Potter’s tactical preferences.
Adding weight to the speculation, West Ham are expected to appoint Hermansen’s former Brøndby coach, Casper Ankergren, as their new goalkeeping coach. This move further hints at a potential reunion in London.
According to Hammers News, West Ham could initiate talks with Leicester City by proposing a loan-to-buy deal, offering Hermansen a Premier League return and the chance to step up as the Hammers’ long-term number one.
