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Manchester United transfer news: Kasper Schmeichel could follow in dad’s footsteps and move to Old Trafford if Leicester sign Lovre Kalinic

The Foxes are also close to signing Sevilla captain Vicente Iborra in a £12million deal but may have to pay £22m for Kalinic

LEICESTER City could let Kasper Schmeichel exit for Manchester United if they can tie up a deal for Croatia keeper Lovre Kalinic.

The Foxes are also close to signing Sevilla captain Vicente Iborra in a £12million deal.

 Leicester could let Kasper Schmeichel join Manchester United if they get a replacemen
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Leicester could let Kasper Schmeichel join Manchester United if they get a replacemenCredit: Rex Features
 Lovre Kalinic could be a possible replacement for Kasper Schmeichel if he leaves
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Lovre Kalinic could be a possible replacement for Kasper Schmeichel if he leavesCredit: Getty Images

But they may have to spend £22million on Kalinic - and if they sign him then it would give United the green light to move for Schmeichel.

Leicester are only believed to have offered £18mllion for the 6ft 7ins Gent keeper so far and have been told to their bid past the £20million mark.

Schmeichel has recently celebrated six years at the club but changed agents in May in a sign that he could be looking for a move.

If David de Gea leaves this summer, a deal to take Schmeichel to Old Trafford would see him follow in dad Peter’s footsteps.

The 27-year-old Kalinic was named the best keeper in Belgian football last season.

Leicester are making a second bid of £12milion for central midfielder Iborra who played against them in their Champions League clash last season and will be allowed to leave.

 Kasper Schmeichel is reportedly a target for Manchester United
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Kasper Schmeichel is reportedly a target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images
 Lovre Kalinic is a Croatian goalkeeper who currently plays for Gent in Belgium
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Lovre Kalinic is a Croatian goalkeeper who currently plays for Gent in BelgiumCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Vicente Iborra is on the verge of completing a £12million move to Leicester
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Vicente Iborra is on the verge of completing a £12million move to LeicesterCredit: Getty Images

They had an initial offer of £10.5million rejected last week.

Iborra, 29, has also been targeted by West Brom, Watford and West Ham and the 6ft 3ins player can also operate as a striker.

Leicester are also keen on £15million rated French striker Gregoire Defrel, 26, who plays for Serie A side Sassuolo.



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