Leicester City Set to Complete Move for Stoke’s Harry Souttar

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Harry Souttar of Stoke City battles for the ball with Ben Woodburn of Preston during the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Preston North End at Bet365 Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Harry Souttar of Stoke City battles for the ball with Ben Woodburn of Preston during the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Preston North End at Bet365 Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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During the World Cup, Stoke City center-back Harry Souttar gained a lot of praise for his play with Australia — So much so that following the World Cup, the Souttar transfer rumors went into full overdrive — Specifically, rumors about Leicester City being interested in the six-foot-six defender.

Since the World Cup it’s been long speculated that the Foxes were moving in on a potential deal for Souttar. However, all of that speculation can now officially be put to bed — As per Fabrizio Romano, Leicester City are in the process of finalizing a permanent transfer deal to sign Harry Souttar.

If Tuesday’s transfer deal for Souttar becomes finalized, it’ll mean Souttar will end his time at Stoke City having started 61 matches in 61 matches played for The Potters. Souttar also contributed 1 goal, 3 assists, 81 tackles, 61 blocks, 87 interceptions, and 353 clearances.

Souttar could have contributed even more over his Stoke tenure, had he not missed a year of playing time with an ACL injury. In the end, Souttar’s true impact on Stoke City could be the fee that The Potters negotiate for the coveted Transfer.

Keep it here on “All Stoked Up” for more info on the deal as the January transfer window closes on Tuesday.