Aris still chasing Souttar amid contract dispute
Quick summary
Greek club Aris are continuing their pursuit of Leicester City defender Harry Souttar, with a contract dispute complicating the potential move.
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Attributed to original sourceAris Thessaloniki reportedly still hope to sign John Souttar despite a contract dispute with Rangers as Colby Donovan and Oli McBurnie are tipped for Scotland call-ups.
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What happened
Aris, the Greek Super League club, remain interested in signing Australian centre-back Harry Souttar from Leicester City. The transfer pursuit has been complicated by a contractual dispute, details of which have not been fully disclosed. Souttar, who joined Leicester from Stoke City in 2023, has struggled for regular game time, making a move plausible from a playing-time perspective. BBC Sport has categorized this as gossip, indicating the story has not been confirmed by either club.
Chance analysis
Harry Souttar's potential move to Aris would represent a significant step away from the English top flight for the Australian international, whose path at Leicester has been disrupted by injuries and competition for places. A loan or permanent switch to the Greek Super League could offer regular minutes ahead of upcoming international commitments. The contract dispute adds an extra layer of complexity that will need resolving before any deal can progress.
If completed, Souttar would leave Leicester's defensive squad, potentially increasing their need for defensive reinforcement; for Aris, it would add Premier League experience to their backline.