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Chris Wilder confirms ‘conversations’ as Sheffield United pursue summer deal for 27-year-old defender – Yahoo Sports UK
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has confirmed the club has held talks with Leicester City about re-signing defender Harry Souttar. The move would reunite the 27-year-old Australia international with a club where he was popular during a previous loan spell, but remains uncertain amid competition and financial considerations.
Souttar’s earlier Sheffield United spell ended when he suffered a serious Achilles injury, despite becoming an important player. Leicester, newly relegated to League One, are expected to be open to his departure, with West Ham, Wrexham and Stoke also linked; reports suggest Leicester could seek around £10 million.
In short
- Wilder confirms talks over Harry Souttar’s return.
- Souttar is expected to leave relegated Leicester.
- A reported £10m fee could complicate negotiations.
Explained simply
Harry Souttar is a 27-year-old Australian defender who previously played for Sheffield United and impressed during a loan spell at the club. His time there ended when he suffered a serious Achilles injury, but he has since recovered and is currently at Leicester City.
Leicester have recently been relegated from the Premier League to League One, and their financial difficulties mean they may be willing to sell players to raise funds. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has confirmed the club is in talks about bringing Souttar back, which would reunite him with a team where he was well regarded before his injury.
Several other clubs including West Ham, Wrexham and Stoke are also interested in signing Souttar, and Leicester are reportedly seeking around £10 million for him. Whether the deal goes ahead remains unclear given the competition for his signature and the various financial and sporting considerations involved.