Leicester Metropolis are in talks to signal Stoke Metropolis’s Harry Souttar, but when the Foxes wish to signal the defender they could have to act rapidly.
That’s based on agent Jon Smith, who has warned Brendan Rodgers that his aspect might face competitors from Everton.
Souttar, 24, loved a formidable World Cup marketing campaign with Australia final yr, and at present enjoying within the Championship, the commanding defender is a number one candidate to make the step as much as the Premier League.
Though the Aussie is needed by Leicester, managerless Everton are additionally believed to be long-time admirers of the 6’5″ centre-back, and following Frank Lampard’s latest sacking, the Toffees might enter the race, however the membership’s willingness to enter a bidding battle with the Foxes will depend upon how seemingly they’re to be sanctioned for failing to adjust to Monetary Truthful Play.
“Now that Frank Lampard has been sacked from Everton, the Toffees, who’ve been enthusiastic about Stoke Metropolis’s Harry Souttar previously, might come again into the image once more, however they might want to act rapidly as a result of Leicester Metropolis are in talks to signal him for about £10m,” Smith mentioned in an unique interview.
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“He’s a very attention-grabbing participant and one to look at this window, however given Everton’s well-documented monetary issues, their exercise will depend upon regulatory points.”
Since becoming a member of Stoke Metropolis from Dundee United again in 2016, Souttar, who additionally has 14 senior worldwide caps below his belt, has gone on to function in 70 matches, in all competitions, immediately contributing to 5 targets alongside the best way.