Wrexham A.F.C. are in talks to sign Leicester City defender Harry Souttar, with the club reportedly willing to match Leicester's £12 million asking price. This comes after a change in plans, with Wrexham now expected to fight Sheffield United for the player's signature.
What happened?
According to Simon Jones of the Daily Mail, Wrexham A.F.C. want to close a deal for Leicester City centre-back Harry Souttar this weekend. The club is reportedly willing to match Leicester's asking price of around £12 million.
Why it matters for Wrexham A.F.C.
This move would be a significant coup for Wrexham A.F.C., who are looking to strengthen their defence ahead of the new season. The club currently sits 7th in the Championship, with 71 points from 46 games last season.
What comes next?
Wrexham A.F.C. will now face competition from Sheffield United for Souttar's signature, with the two clubs reportedly in talks with the player's representatives. The outcome of this transfer saga will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
As Wrexham A.F.C. look to strengthen their squad, they will be hoping to retain key players such as Caleb Okoli, who is a crucial part of the team's plans. However, the club's high-paid players may be a concern for fans, with some players such as Bilal El Khannouss and Kasey McAteer having been sold in the past.
The transfer window is now in full swing, with Wrexham A.F.C. looking to make a number of signings in the coming weeks. With the club currently 24 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race, they will be hoping to make a strong start to the new season.
Wrexham A.F.C. have a number of transfer targets in mind, including Harry Souttar's brother John Souttar from Rangers. However, the club will need to act quickly to secure the signatures of their top targets, with the transfer window set to close in the coming weeks.
In related news, Leicester City are linked with several defenders, including Harry Souttar's brother John Souttar from Rangers. The club is reportedly willing to pay around £10 million for the player's signature.
Wrexham A.F.C. have a number of high-paid players at the club, including Caleb Okoli, who is a crucial part of the team's plans. However, the club's high-paid players may be a concern for fans, with some players such as Bilal El Khannouss and Kasey McAteer having been sold in the past.
The transfer window is now in full swing, with Wrexham A.F.C. looking to make a number of signings in the coming weeks. With the club currently 24 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race, they will be hoping to make a strong start to the new season.
Wrexham A.F.C. have a number of transfer targets in mind, including Harry Souttar's brother John Souttar from Rangers. However, the club will need to act quickly to secure the signatures of their top targets, with the transfer window set to close in the coming weeks.
Goals this season: 69 scored, 65 conceded (+4 goal difference). League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 7th in Championship, 71 pts, 19W-14D-13L from 46 games, recent form DLWWL.
