Schmeichel joins Leeds Utd in deal negotiated by Tony Lymn

In a deal negotiated by Ashgates Partner Tony Lymn, Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has become Leeds United's first signing of the summer.

The 23-year-old Dane joins the club from League Two champions Notts County where he kept 25 clean sheets and was named PFA League Two Player of the Year as the Magpies romped to the title.

The highly-rated keeper has signed a two-year contract at Elland Road. Tony Lymn said “It’s terrific that Kasper has been able to join a club of Leeds stature.  Hopefully Kasper and Leeds can have a fantastic forthcoming season.”  Kasper says that he is “absolutely delighted to have joined a massive club” and sees it as “a great opportunity”.

The Danish under-21 international's signing was seen as a real coup for Notts County at the start of last season after the player learnt his trade at Manchester City.

Schmeichel, who made his Premier League debut in 2007, made 8 appearances for Manchester City, and also gained experience with loan spells at Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff City and Coventry City.

(in this photo: Tony Lymn with Kasper Schmeichel)