McAuley Exits

Leicester City are thought to have accepted a bid of £1.75m for McAuley who had signed a three year contract in January.

McAuely will be sorely missed at the Walkers Stadium where he had formed a

McAuley formed a solid partnership with Patrick Kisnorbo.

solid relationship with Patrick Kisnorbo in the centre of defence.

The pair helped the Foxes record one of the best defensive records last season despite relegation to League One.

And, with Kisnorbo likely to miss the first few months of the new season due to injury, the Foxes will be urgently seeking replacements.

Darren Moore has been linked with a move to the club, sparking rumours he will rebuild his relationship with former Derby manager Billy Davies, who is thought to be on Milan Mandarics shortlist to take over as the new boss in the near future.