Mark Schwarzer makes Stoke City transfer prediction amid West Ham, Leicester City, Wolves interest | OneFootball

The Stoke City defender is a hot commodity following his displays for his country in the World Cup at the end of last year.

Premier League trio Leicester City, Wolves and West Ham have been linked with a move for the centre back, with the Foxes credited with leading the way.

However, Schwarzer has predicted that Souttar will sign with the Hammers, claiming David Moyes is a big admirer of the 24-year old.

Any deal could be worth up to £25 million, but the former goalkeeper believes that a deal will get done during this winter window despite the high price tag placed on him by the Potters.

“Harry Souttar obviously has been enormous, he is enormous, and he was enormous,” said Schwarzer, via Optus Sport.

“He bounced back really well after the France game because there were question marks over the defending, they got caught out a little bit with high balls in the box – him and Kye Rowles.

“He’s definitely going to a Premier League club.

“There’s been some mention of West Ham, I could see him fitting in really, really well with David Moyes in that squad. That would be my guess at this moment.

“[Crystal Palace] would also suit Harry because he can play any type of system and he is more than capable of playing the ball out the back.”

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Souttar missed the majority of the first half of the season with Stoke due to injury, but his return to action with Australia highlighted his potential.

The defender has returned from World Cup action to take up his position in the heart of Alex Neil’s backline, continuing to impress with the Championship side.

Stoke are currently 18th in the table. Up next for Neil’s side is a trip to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United on 14 January.