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Leicester City told 'absolutely class' player deserves 'proper chance' as key decision looms

Harry Souttar is on loan at Sheffield United from Leicester City
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Leicester City fans would like to see defender Harry Souttar given another chance at the King Power Stadium.

A loan move to Sheffield United looks to have revitalised the 26-year-old’s career after a tough time at the King Power Stadium. Souttar joined the Foxes from Stoke City in a £15 million move in January 2023 but has played only 15 league matches for the club since then.

At Bramall Lane, however, he has been a key figure in the opening few months of the season. The Blades sit second in the Championship table and he has played in 14 of their 15 league matches.

Souttar is set to stay with United until the end of the campaign and is under contract with City until 2028. And while his future is out of his hands, he admits he would consider staying with the Blades in the long term if the opportunity arose.

“Absolutely,” he said. “Absolutely. I'm here until the summer, that's a guarantee.

“So whatever happens after that is out of my hands a little bit but in terms of my feelings towards the club, it's given me a lot and the gaffer's put a lot of trust in me. And I want to repay him for that.

“My focus has just been on Sheffield United. I'm aware that I'm a loan player and that's my parent club but my focus and communication has all been on this club. What we're doing on and off the pitch.”

City fans have given their views on whether Souttar should have a future with Steve Cooper’s side. Below is a look at what has been said.

ausfox: An absolute class player, we'd be mad not to give him a proper chance. I could understand if he weren't too keen to return though.

hb789: We need scouts to look out for the next Kante, Vardy, Mahrez not another teams reject players. Stoke sent him out on loan to Ross County and Fleetwood Town. Not good enough for Stoke but good enough for us .....

fazza: Another one with a long contract left-2028. However should be given a chance else what’s the point in buying him. The only winner is his bank manager?

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Fox101: When 5 or 6 different management teams leave him frozen out then there must be something behind the scenes that we don't see. Maybe Vardy or one of the other players don't get along with him who knows. He is doing well where he is and wants to be there so sell him. A good Championship player does not always make a good PL player.

Ridge007: Better than what’s on the pitch at this time. Always causes problems from corners, solid .

Dsant: underestimated player like Cannon. . he deserves a chance

alwayshere: Another one disrespected and ignored by Cooper. I wish him and Cannon all the best. If they want to stay at Leicester they have to hope that another manager is in charge next summer.

The Ref: Good luck to him. Shabbily treated. As have others. Good player for me

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