Title winner Kasper Schmeichel ‘open to Premier League transfer return and could join Liverpool legend’

KASPER SCHMEICHEL is reportedly open to making a Premier League return in January.

The 37-year-old won the title with Leicester in 2016 and made 276 top-flight appearances for the club during his 11-year stay.

AFPKasper Schmeichel is open to a Premier League return in January[/caption]

However, Schmeichel left the Foxes for Nice last summer before moving to Belgian side Anderlecht in September.

He has gone on to become the club’s starting goalkeeper but could now be on the move once again.

According to talkSPORT, Schmeichel is open to a Premier League return when the transfer window re-opens.

Bottom side Sheffield United are one of a number of clubs in the market for a new keeper, the report adds.

Chelsea and Newcastle could also be potential destinations after injuries to Robert Sanchez and Nick Pope, respectively.

The Blades are seven points from safety after their Boxing Day defeat to Luton,

Chris Wilder’s side have won just one of their last eight and just twice in the league all season.

A move to Bramall Lane could also see Schmeichel join ex-Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino.

The Brazilian has grown frustrated in Saudi Arabia just six months after leaving Anfield.

Sheffield United are understood to be interested in Firmino, who has not started a league match since the end of October.

Al-Ahli would reportedly be willing to sanction a loan move next month, although the Blades face competition from clubs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

Firmino scored 111 goals in 362 appearances for the Reds across an eight-year stay in England.

He also won seven major trophies including the Champions League, Club World Cup and Premier League.

GettySheffield United are also interested in ex-Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino[/caption]