Leicester sign Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward amid Chelsea interest in Kasper Schmeichel

Leicester City have signed goalkeeper Danny Ward from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old has agreed terms on a four-year deal at the King Power Stadium, and becomes Leicester's fourth summer signing following the arrivals of James Maddison, Jonny Evans and Ricardo Pereira.

Ward's arrival will raise questions about the long-term future of Leicester's first-choice shot-stopper Kasper Schmeichel.

The Denmark international has been shortlisted by Chelsea, along with Gianluigi Donnarumma and Petr Cech, as a potential replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer.

Ward impressed while on loan at Huddersfield Town in the 2016-17 season where he helped the team win promotion to the Premier League.

However, he found game time at Liverpool limited last term - with Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet ahead of him in the pecking order.

Speaking to Leicester City TV about his move to the King Power Stadium, Ward said: "I’m delighted to be here and I’m really looking forward to the future with this Football Club.

"I’ve come here to develop my all-round game and hopefully help deliver some more success.

"The Club has had that in recent years and hopefully there’s more to come in the future."

Leicester boss Claude Puel added: "I’m very happy to welcome Danny to Leicester City Football Club.

"Pre-season preparations have started well for us and with Danny joining the group, it will give us even more competition in the squad, which is crucial for us ahead of what will be another very competitive Premier League campaign."