CONFIRMED : Sheffield United keen to make a permanent move for Leicester City defender Harry Souttar.

CONFIRMED : Sheffield United keen to make a permanent move for Leicester City defender Harry Souttar.

Under three different managers, the 25-year-old has had a challenging 18 months on the books of the former Premier League winners, failing to establish himself as a first-team regular.

Last season, when the Foxes were playing in the Championship, it seemed like Souttar might get a chance to show off his skills in the starting lineup.

But for the center back, who was well below players like Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes in Enzo Maresca’s pecking order, such opportunities never came to pass.

During 2023–24, Souttar played in just three Championship games for Leicester, starting just one of those games as the East Midlands team won with ease.

Deemed surplus to requirements at the King Power Stadium by Steve Cooper, Souttar is currently on loan at Sheffield United in the Championship for the season.

Speaking to the Club, Blades boss Chris Wilder hinted that the centre-back could have a permanent future at Bramall Lane past the conclusion of this term.

“I think every loan is always a view to, really. I think Souttar coming in here is a loan for him to play well here and if we like what we see … and if we do not like it then someone else potentially will like it,” said Wilder after his side’s 2-0 win over Hull City.

“With the older boys that is more the case than the likes of Alfie Gilchrist or Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who have come and play competitive Championship football and will learn from the experience.”

Despite a two-point deduction imposed by the EFL, Souttar and Sheffield United have enjoyed a productive opening to the season and sit sixth in the Championship table following a five-match unbeaten start.

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