Leicester City won’t sanction Leeds United move for Harry Souttar
- Because they don’t want to bolster a competition for promotion, Leicester City will not permit defender Harry Souttar to sign with Leeds United.The predicted £2 million deal for Stefani Sensi to join Leicester from Inter is anticipated.
According to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett, Leicester City would not approve a last-minute transfer for defender Harry Souttar to Leeds United. It’s a non-starter, as the leaders of the Championship don’t want to bolster a direct oppo
Leicester won’t sell to Championship promotion rivals
In addition, Dorsett revealed that Southtar will not be permitted to join Leeds United prior to the 11 p.m. transfer deadline, when discussing Stefani Sensi’s impending move to the King Power Stadium.
Stefani Sensi is anticipated to arrive in Leicester soon to finish his medical and go from Inter, the Sky Sports reporter informed his viewers on X. Although they are unsure of further outgoings, it appears Leicester is ready to proceed with the acquisition. could come with a £2 million price tag. Leicester’s unwillingness to develop a challenger for promotion prevents Southampton from moving to Leeds.”
After Stoke City’s relegation to the Championship, Souttar joined the Foxes in January of last year, but he hasn’t played much since. Football Insider revealed in the wee hours of deadline day that Leeds was thinking of making a desperate attempt to get the towering center-half, but the suggested move now
Given the current league standings of both clubs, that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Leeds is one of the few clubs that can unseat Leicester by the conclusion of the season, even if they are still leading the Championship by 10 points.
After a sluggish start to the season, the Whites are now in fourth position, twelve points behind the Foxes. However, they have won their past four games in a row and have only lost seven of their previous 22 league games. The two teams, who might very well be playing against one another in the Premier League next season, also triumphed 1-0 against Leicester in their most recent match.
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Leeds is a touch short on bodies at the back after Djed Spence and Luke Ayling left the team earlier this month. Although neither player was Daniel Farke’s first choice, their absence has increased the strain on Leeds’ depth, forcing defensive midfielder Ethan Ampadu to fill in at center-half on occasion this season.
Souttar is well-versed in the Championship, having made an impression while at Stoke City. His height of 6 feet 6 inches would have improved Leeds’ aerial capabilities, particularly in set-piece scenarios.
Even though Leicester originally paid £20 million for the Australian international, who doesn’t seem to have much of a future under Enzo Maresca, persuading them to agree to a deal was always a hard shot. The tall centre half feels out of place with Leicester’s possession-based playing philosophy, even if he has only been at the King Power Stadium for a year.
Leeds could yet see a centre back arrive at Elland Road before the transfer window ends because the team has also been connected to Everton defender Ben Godfrey, Mason Holgate, and Chris Mepham of Bournemouth.
