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Leicester are FINALLY set to make their first signing of the window by bringing in former Huddersfield keeper Alex Smithies, as the Foxes look to replace departing no 1 Kasper Schmeichel

Leicester are set to make their first signing of the summer with free agent goalkeeper Alex Smithies.

The 32-year-old had been training with Bournemouth recently and has agreed a two-year contract.

He has played over 450 career games for Huddersfield, Cardiff and QPR, but has never made a Premier League appearance

Ex-Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Alex Smithies is close to joining Leicester on a free transfer

Ex-Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Alex Smithies is close to joining Leicester on a free transfer

Smithies' arrival will see No 3 goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk, 21, move to Fleetwood for the season.

While Leicester fans will be glad to have brought in cover in goal after losing Kasper Schmeichel, the club's quiet summer will be a concern.