Wrexham ‘in talks’ for Harry Souttar as Leicester valuation could spark deadline domino | OneFootball

Wrexham have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Leicester City centre-back Harry Souttar, with talks reported as under way ahead of the deadline, although Sky Sports reports that no agreement is in place.

Souttar, back to full fitness late last season after the World Cup with Australia, has started City’s first two League One matches and Russell Martin has made him captain.

Sheffield United submitted bids earlier in the summer but have since turned their attention to other targets.

Leicester are still hoping to receive around £10m, a valuation that has cooled interest from several clubs.

City have added Ilari Kangasniemi from Inter Turku on a five-year deal, the 19-year-old arriving amid rival interest from Champions League and Europa League sides.

Three centre-backs could yet depart before the window shuts, with Wout Faes expected to seal a permanent move after an earlier bid was rejected, and Caleb Okoli the subject of a loan offer from Cagliari.

Leicester are expected to recruit another centre-back regardless of further exits, and Martin has hinted at bringing in experience to guide a youthful group.

If Wrexham edge closer to Leicester’s £10m price, Souttar could leave, which would force City to source a significant replacement given his leadership despite recent struggles against Notts County and Burton.

Any breakthrough could become the key domino in Leicester’s final days of trading, reshaping Martin’s defence as the deadline approaches.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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