Kasper Schmeichel will undergo Nice medical this week, ending his time at Leicester after 11 years

Kasper Schmeichel is closing on his move to Nice after 11 glorious years at Leicester City.

The 35-year-old is expected to undergo a medical over the next 48 hours after getting the blessing of manager Brendan Rodgers to seek a new challenge.

Schmeichel was left out of Leicester’s friendly against Sevilla on Sunday and afterwards, Rodgers confirmed it was very possible he would leave before the start of the Premier League season: ‘Absolutely (it is a possibility Schmeichel may not start the season in goal). There’s nobody here guaranteed to play.

‘He’s been a great player for me in my time here. He’s been brilliant over many years for the club. But you’re always looking forward and always looking to see where the team can improve.’

Nice, who are advised by former Crystal Palace sporting director Iain Moody, are looking to make some ambitious signings having already added Empoli defender Mattia Viti. They are also in the running for free agent former Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey and want to add a winger also.

‘There’s been a little bit of interest over the summer,’ Rodgers confirmed. ‘Kasper has earned the right to have a think about the next chapter of his career and where that’s going to be. When there’s something concrete, we’ll sit and discuss it, and take it from there.

‘There’s lots of things to weigh up because sometimes speculation and the prospect of a move can affect people. For some, it doesn’t, and they just get on with their work. Either way I will always pick a team that is fully committed, that’s what’s important.’

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