John Souttar has been linked with a move to Leicester while he is at the World Cup with Scotland. The Rangers defender is 29, and the timing matters because he cannot get in before the tournament is finished.
Leicester and John Souttar
The link puts Leicester’s defensive planning in the same frame as Souttar’s international duty. Leicester have many options for central defenders, so any move for him sits inside a crowded part of the squad rather than a clear opening.
That leaves the club weighing one defender against several existing choices. Souttar’s situation is different because he is away with Scotland, so any serious movement has to wait until the World Cup is over.
Leicester’s squad pressure
Leicester’s top priority is to find a strong attacking striker, not another central defender. That is why Lorent Tolaj has emerged as one linked option, with the Plymouth forward having previously played for Sion and Brighton.
Stoke and Derby are described as more likely destinations for Tolaj, which shows how much Leicester’s plans are spread across different positions and targets. The club also has other squad questions to sort out, including the possibility that Abdul Fatawu leaves before the season start.
There is further movement around Leicester’s wider attack and defence picture. Harry Souttar is among the players mentioned as potentially heading for an exit, while Wout Faes, Ben Nelson, Caleb Okoli and Jannik Vestergaard are all part of the central defensive picture the club is balancing.
What Leicester may do next
The immediate issue is simple: Leicester cannot progress the Souttar link until Scotland’s World Cup run ends. For now, he remains a Rangers defender away with his country, and any move would have to be revisited after the tournament.
