News about Harry Souttar

Socceroos captain Mat Ryan says his 'naive' team has to work 'smarter' rather than 'harder' against Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday night after a shock 1-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying loss to Bahrain at Robina Stadium

How to best utilise rising star Nestory Irankunda (pictured right) against Bahrain on Thursday night in the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier remains a pleasant headache for coach Graham Arnold (left). Kick-off on the Gold Coast is 8pm.

Sheffield United are reportedly hoping to sign a former England star this summer as they look to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking. The Blades were relegated from the top flight last season after a dismal campaign that saw them win just three of their 38 games. Chris Wilder's side started the new season in fine fashion with a 2-0 win over Preston North End on Friday in their opening Championship game to outline their status as one of the promotion favourites.

The Socceroos have made Harry Souttar the face of the Australian team despite the defender's recent form woes and struggle to find a club. Souttar admits his club future is uncertain with Leicester City searching for a new manager following Enzo Maresca's departure for Chelsea. Souttar was all but certain to leave Leicester after being on the selection outer in the Foxes' English Championship-winning season under Maresca. But with the Italian manager having been poached by Chelsea, and the giant centre-back still having four years to run on his Leicester contract, Souttar's future seems up in the air, and may be dependent on who the Foxes hire as Maresca's replacement.

Big things can come in small packages, as diminutive Aussie midfielder Josh Nisbet has proven after getting his maiden Socceroos callup by coach Graham Arnold

After losing in extra time of their quarterfinal match in Qatar, the Socceroos fell out of the tournament last Friday. It brought a frustrating journey for Graham Arnold's side, with the Australians struggling to return to their form that saw them earn an unexpected place in the 2022 World Cup last-16.

The Socceroos (pictured left) have slipped out of the Asian Cup in a heartbreaking way, losing by 2-1 extra time to South Korea. In injury time from right-back Lewis Miller (pictured right), a needless penalty was conceded.

SIMON JONES: Leeds has also joined Sheffield United by enquiring about Leicester City's Harry Souttar. The Blades have been looking for a deal for the Australian international all window, but they now face Daniel Farke's Championship challengers. More to come.

Clubs have their last chance to improve ahead of the rest of the season as we enter the final hours of the January transfer window. Teams at the top of the pack will be looking for titles and European qualification, while those at the bottom will be hoping that a new addition would keep them away from relegation problems. In the midst of several FFP probes, Everton and Nottingham Forest have been charged with breaching the top flight's financial laws this month, and it underscores the balancing act clubs must play to ensure immediate success with financial stability. However, there are still many deals in the offing that will run right up to the 11 p.m. deadline on Thursday, with some players facing uncertain futures.

After being a regular target for defenders, especially in set pieces in Qatar, frustrated socceroos defender Harry Souttar (pictured left) has called on referees at the Asian Cup to'help a bit more. Coach Graham Arnold characterized the physical tactics as 'basically rugby-tackling.'