Harry Souttar chase shifts as Leicester hold firm on valuation | OneFootball

Chris Wilder has suggested Sheffield United could switch to alternative centre-backs as Leicester City hold firm over Harry Souttar. The Blades have had two bids turned down.

According to LeicesterMercury.co.uk, United have chased the defender all summer, City are holding out for their valuation, and Wrexham have also shown interest. Souttar is only expected to depart if that valuation is matched.

Asked about links to Anel Ahmedhodzic, Wilder noted the player fits the profile and has history with the club, but stressed United are not fixated on a single target.

City are expected to sign at least one central defender before the window closes in just over two weeks following Ben Nelson's ACL injury. Russell Martin said they would look to add in that area and be ready to react to anything else, adding that a centre-back arriving would probably be inevitable.

Wout Faes' future is in doubt after he missed Saturday's draw at Notts County, with Martin confirming a bid for the Belgian had been rejected. Souttar has captained Martin's side in the first two games of the season.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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