--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-26T08:59:50.659Z last_updated: 2026-07-26T06:47:44+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/leicester-city/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVpY2VzdGVybWVyY3VyeS5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC90cmFuc2Zlci1uZXdzL2xlaWNlc3Rlci1jaXR5LXNvdXR0YXItc2hlZmZpZWxkLXVuaXRlZC0xMTA3Nzk2Ng --- # Chris Wilder confirms Harry Souttar transfer interest amid Leicester City stance - **Source:** - **Published:** 26 Jul - **Club:** Leicester City - **Original URL:** https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-souttar-sheffield-united-11077966 Souttar is one of many Leicester players with interest this summer after their relegation to League One. The Australian centre-back has been linked with moves to West Ham, as well former sides Stoke City and Sheffield United. City have reportedly demanded around £10million for the defender after paying £15m for him back in January 2023. He spent time on loan at Bramall Lane during the 2024/25 season before he ruptured an Achilles tendon to force him to return to Seagrave. FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK! All the latest Leicester City news on LeicestershireLive’s Leicester City Facebook page ! Get LeicestershireLIVE Premium now for just £1 HERE . You can also join our WhatsApp Community by clicking HERE Souttar has been part of the Leicester squad in the past week after returning from the World Cup . However, interest is growing for the giant defender and Wilder's side are one of the favourites to land him. Following their 2-0 win over Rotherham United on Saturday, the Blades boss confirmed an opening bid has already been rejected by Leicester. “I know people talk about it and say I shouldn't be talking about other players, but he's one that obviously has got history with us and we have been linked with him as well," he told the Sheffield Star. "We've already had conversations with Leicester about taking him. So, the conversations will be ongoing. He's a player that we obviously like and he had a great time on the pitch for us and off the pitch with the supporters. You know how much they rated him and they valued him. “So it’s ongoing, but if it's not to be, it's not to be. And if it is, then we'll do what we can do. I’m speaking with the board and Steve Bettis in terms of trying to make something happen and we'll go from there.” Asked if Leicester's £10m valuation could see their focus turn elsewhere, he added: "Well, we identify. We use a data team that chucks up players. We identify players and then about passing the buck, then it's my job to coach and manage the team. “But I know we're trying. So, I should imagine I’ll speak to Steve after this and we'll see where we are at, with his conversations with the owners as well.” It's crunch time for Leicester City as they face a serious rebuilding process in League One. The transfer window is open and we will see players heading in and out of the King Power turnstiles. Every day, the LeicestershireLive football desk deliver all manner of news, features and transfer-related stories as a part of our overall package of City content. You can sign up here. Our dedicated reporter Josh Holland - who you can follow on X by clicking here - follows City home and away and offers you comprehensive coverage from matchdays, press conferences and everything that happens in between.WhatsApp: You can also get all your favourite content from LeicestershireLive's team on WhatsApp. Click here to sign up for breaking updates about the biggest stories in and around the club. App: If you prefer reading our City stories on your phone, consider downloading the LeicestershireLive app, in which you can personalise the content you see by selecting Leicester City as one of your designated topics. You can get it from Apple here and for Android here. Social: You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter.