AdminHarry Souttar appears to be edging closer to the Leicester City exit door, with the Australian defender expected to leave the club before the squad departs for its pre-season training camp in Spain.
The centre-back has been the subject of growing transfer interest in recent weeks as Leicester continue to reshape Russell Martin’s squad ahead of the new Championship campaign.
With preparations stepping up and several new faces arriving, the club is looking to trim the squad, and the experienced defender is now widely expected to move on.
Several clubs are monitoring the situation, with Stoke City, Sheffield United and Wrexham all emerging as the leading contenders for his signature.
Each side is understood to be keen on adding an experienced central defender, and Souttar’s availability has attracted significant attention.
The 27-year-old returned to Leicester earlier this month after representing Australia at the FIFA World Cup, rejoining first-team training at Seagrave.
However, despite his international experience, it now appears increasingly likely that his future lies away from the King Power Stadium.
A transfer before the team’s departure for Spain would allow Leicester to continue their pre-season preparations with greater clarity over the composition of Martin’s squad.
It would also give Souttar the opportunity to settle quickly with a new club ahead of the start of the new season.
Stoke City, Sheffield United and ambitious League One side Wrexham are all believed to be in the running, with a deal expected to gather pace in the coming days.
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