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Kasper Schmeichel reveals he rejected offers from Premier League clubs

17 August 2013 - 11:08

<strong>Leicester City custodian Kasper Schmeichel has revealed that he turned down advances from Premier League clubs and preferred to stay on at the Championship side.</strong>

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Premiership new boys Hull City were reportedly highly interested in securing the Denmark international's services but the 26 year old was informed that he is not for sale by Leicester.<br />

"There were some clubs who wanted to get me," The 26-year-old told BT.<br />

"But Leicester told me that it didn't matter how good the offer was, because I was not for sale."<br />

The son of former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel enters the final year of his contract at King Power stadium and could leave for free next summer.<br />

"That the club is willing to let my contract expire is a big compliment," he added.<br />

Schmeichel also expressed his desire to represent the Denmark side in the World Cup next year but is happy to play second fiddle to first choice goalkeeper Stephan Andersen.<br />

"I would like to play," he added. "Everyone wants to do that. Morten (Olsen) has declared that Stephan is number one and I accept that.<br />

"Stephan has always done well for the national team, therefore there is no reason why he should not play."

Written by Prateek Sarkar