Leicester City ‘lead Wolves and West Ham in the race to land Harry Souttar’

Leicester City have reportedly stretched ahead of their Premier League rivals in the race for Harry Souttar, with the Stoke City defender seemingly destined to make the step up to England’s top flight.

Souttar, 24, has attracted interest after dazzling for Australia at the World Cup in Qatar last year, where his heroic efforts at the back guided the Socceroos to the last-16 of the competition.

Graham Arnold’s side were sent home by eventual champions Argentina, but Souttar’s performances in Australia’s four World Cup matches has convinced onlookers that he is ready to play at the highest level.

The 6ft 6ins defender has attracted interest after dazzling for Australia at the World Cup

And according to The Daily Record, Leicester City lead the race to sign the Scottish-born centre back. 

Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers is desperare for defensive reinforcements, with the east Midlands club lingering just above the relegation battle between a handful of Premier League clubs.

Summer signing Wout Faes has failed to convince at the back, with his two own goals at Anfield last week a lowpoint in the young Belgian’s career.

But Leicester will have to act fast if they’re to land Souttar, with the same outlet reporting that Rodgers has sent scouts to watch the 24-year-old on three occasions.

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is looking for defensive reinforcements this month

But they’ll have to fend off interest from Wolves (above) and West Ham to sign the 24-year-old

The Foxes will, however, have to fend off top flight rivals Wolves and West Ham, who are also tracking the 24-year-old.

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