John Souttar’s anticipated transfer from Rangers to Aris Thessaloniki has encountered an unexpected obstacle, casting uncertainty over the move. The 29-year-old defender, recently considered surplus to requirements by Rangers manager Derek McInnes, appeared poised to leave the Scottish club after only re-signing earlier this year in February.

After missing the initial transfer deadline in Scotland, Souttar was expected to remain at Ibrox until the January window. However, with the Greek Super League’s transfer period open until September 15, Aris pushed to secure the Scotland international at the last minute.

Despite the late effort from the Greek club, sources indicate that the transfer is now in serious doubt due to a last-minute issue in negotiations. Aris Thessaloniki has cited complications arising close to the deadline as the reason for the stall, although further details on the nature of the difficulty have not been disclosed.

This development leaves the defender’s future uncertain as Rangers reassess their squad options ahead of the season. Souttar had been deemed outside McInnes’ current plans, but with the transfer delayed, he may remain with the Scottish side for the immediate term.