“Ron-Robert Zieler has made use of an option in his contract and informed Hannover that he will travel to English champions Leicester City for contract talks”, the statement read.
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The Hannover keeper, who made more saves than any other keeper in the top European leagues next season, would be a fantastic signing by Leicester – who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of next season’s Champions League challenge.
But the Premier League winners have stolen a march on interested parties and Zieler is travelling to the East Midlands for talks over a move to join Ranieri’s men, before a potential medical.
Zieler had a release clause inserted into his contract, which has been activated by their recent relegation from the Bundesliga.
Leicester are in discussions to sign Hannover 96 goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler, according to Sky sources.
“We wish him all the best for the future. Ron will always be welcome back at Hannover”.
Leicester’s current number 1 is Kasper Schmeichel and Zieler may have his work cut out dislodging the Dane from the starting line-up.
Zieler, who acts as an understudy to Manuel Neuer in the German national team, is due in England this week to complete a medical.
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Cologne-born Zieler will be returning to England having spent two years as a trainee at Manchester United, plus a loan spell at Northampton Town.
