AdminSHEFFIELD, England — Sheffield United are on the verge of completing the signing of Harry Souttar from Leicester City, with the transfer now entering its final stages.
The Blades have made significant progress in negotiations, and the deal is now considered all but agreed between the two clubs.
Sheffield United will pay an initial fee of £5.5 million, with a further £3.3 million included in performance-related add-ons, taking the overall value of the move to £8.8 million.
Souttar is expected to strengthen Sheffield United’s defensive options ahead of the new Championship campaign.
The Australia international enjoyed a successful loan spell at Bramall Lane last season, where he impressed with his commanding displays and quickly became a key figure in the side.
The transfer is now approaching its conclusion, with only the final formalities remaining before it can be officially confirmed.
A medical has been scheduled for tomorrow, and if everything goes as expected, the move is likely to be completed over the weekend.
Leicester City are prepared to sanction the defender’s departure as they continue reshaping their squad, while Sheffield United are keen to secure one of their priority defensive targets before the season gets underway.
An official announcement is expected shortly after the medical is completed, bringing Souttar back to Bramall Lane on a permanent basis following his impressive spell with the club.
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