Harry Souttar’s time at Leicester City has been a disappointment, with the Australian defender struggling to make an impact since joining the club in January 2023.
Despite signing a five-year deal and being seen as a promising addition to the team, Souttar has barely played, featuring in just 12 games in his first half-season and only four times this season, including three appearances in the Championship.
Souttar’s career had been on an upward trajectory before joining Leicester, with impressive performances at Stoke City and a successful loan spell at Fleetwood Town, where he earned a reputation as a talented young defender.
However, his progress was halted by a serious knee injury in 2021, which kept him out of action for almost a year.
Now, at 25, Souttar is at a critical point in his career, with his best years still ahead of him. It is imperative that he finds a new club where he can play regularly and prove himself as a dependable player for both club and country.
His international manager, Graham Arnold, has encouraged Souttar to use the upcoming international window to showcase his skills and attract potential suitors.
While there have been no concrete links to other clubs yet, it is likely that Leicester will be open to selling Souttar to raise funds for their own squad rebuilding.
Souttar’s lack of game time has been surprising, given his past performances, and he will be eager to find a new club where he can rediscover his form and continue his development as a top-class defender.