# Chris Wilder confirms ‘conversations’ as Sheffield United pursue summer deal for 27-year-old defender – Yahoo Sports UK

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/chris-wilder-confirms-conversations-as-sheffield-united-pursue-summer-deal-for-27-year-old-defender-yahoo-sports-uk/
- Published: 2026-07-26T10:36:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-28T00:26:11+00:00
- Original publisher: 🔎 Sheffield
- Original article: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNemljLXExQWZIUG5fN3kzbE5tOFhMSzg5eWk3TFNwdXhxNW9KZUs2Z1VmZ1lQZVVqWnZaZ3gzWmd6S3JsbW5DZldmc2xnSDlfNk1mZjV0TDRsT215RDE2c0VLN2N2amhLWVVqSzBMVnpKcC13czNqbEdpVnBqczZZTWFIM2E5RXEzUTJnMzJhb0czSVlzdGR1Ng?oc=5
- Topics: Sheffield, UK, World

## Key points

- Wilder confirms talks over Harry Souttar’s return.
- Souttar is expected to leave relegated Leicester.
- A reported £10m fee could complicate negotiations.

## Summary

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.

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