Zak Whitbread to Norwich: 5-16-2012 released by Norwich

Here's a link: This guy is the radio commentator for Leicester.

https://twitter.com/StringerSport/status/226782195136745472

Unless an MLS club shelled out DP money for him, it would probably be 200k - 300k while a club like Leicester would offer 400k - 700k. Most MLS clubs could dish that out. It would just mean it'd be a DP contract.

Now I know why he will play for Leicester, tks.

http://fossefoxes.blogspot.com/2012/07/zak-whitbread-linked-with-leicester-move.html

I don't know how reliable this but it mentions BBC's Ian Stringer claiming Zak has completed a medical at Leicester and the only hurdle is agreeing to personal terms.

Leicester would be a fine option. They have to live up to their promotion contending pedigree soon enough

Actually he completed 2/3 of the medical, then pulled a hammy.

Ok, it's not that funny, but if I don't laugh sometimes I'm afraid I'll cry.

Greg Seltzer says the move has been finalized.

http://www.noshortcorners.com/2012/07/zak-attack.html

http://www.noshortcorners.com/2012/07/zak-attack.html?m=1

According to ever reliable Mr. Seltzer, Zak Is now a Leicester City player agreeing to a 2-yr deal with a club option for a 3rd year. I didn't think it would take long for Whitbread to find a new home. Just a quick glance at their roster it looks like Zak have a great chance to be in that starting XI.

Leicester have been (unsuccessfully) chucking silly money at trying to get promoted. I'd guess he would be on up to mid-five figures and so could feasibly be on over $1m per year.

He is probably coming in as a back up. Wes Morgan was just made captain and Sean St Ledger played really well in the second half of last season. Though St Ledger did have a fall out with NFP about his playing time. Also planning to sign another centre back as well.

Checking out a Leicester forum, they seem happy enough with the idea of Whitbread becoming a starter.

The injury problems are being discussed, but the bigger worry seems to be Whitbread's issues behind the wheel of his automobiles.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11712/7930010/Foxes-complete-Whitbread-deal

more confirmation ....

They just copied the club website. It was announced by the club earlier today.

http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~2857988,00.html

As long as Whitbread stays fit he will probably start the season now. St Ledger has knack and is out for 6-8 weeks. His other competition is a 19 year old or a converted right back

Absolutely.... I don't have a personal suggestion for the new thread title however

The Foxes eat their Whitbread with the injured side down.

Rye don't wheat make a new whitbread thread?

My suggestion for title: Whitbread wouldya like? Fresh and injury free, of course!