What Rangers are now willing to do to push John Souttar to exit

John Souttar's move to Aris Thessaloniki seems to be back on as the Rangers defender looks to compromise over a contractual issue.

The 29-year-old is not in Derek McInnes' plans at Ibrox, with a number of other central defensive options ahead of him in the pecking order.

Souttar will want to get more game time this coming season, and a move to the Greek top flight is his best option with few transfer windows still open.

A medical looked to have been booked a few days ago ahead of his proposed move, but late financial complications had stalled the transfer.

It emerged that Rangers and Souttar had a disagreement over his contract, with the defender seeking payment from the Glasgow side.

However, this latest update could now see Souttar make a deadline-busting move to Aris.

Why John Souttar to Aris is closer than ever

Rangers would have wanted Souttar to depart much sooner than midway through September.

But that is the situation the defender and G51 outfit have found themselves in.

Souttar's proposed move to Aris has taken plenty of twists and turns already, and now a fresh one has arrived with little time left in the Greek window.

According to Football fancast, Rangers and the defender are "close" to an agreement that would see the rest of the Scot's contract at Ibrox voided.

Souttar was in a dispute with Rangers regarding financial compensation surrounding his contract.

But, with the terms being ripped up ahead of the Greek transfer window shutting later today, Souttar's future should be resolved soon.

Finally putting an end to this late transfer saga.

What is next for Souttar to complete Aris move?

If the report of a contractual compromise between Rangers and Souttar is true, then the defender will need to then complete his medical.

That will be the next step of the transfer.

The window in Greece closes today, 15 September, just before midnight so there is plenty of time for the transfer formalities to be completed.

Previous reports have already suggested that Souttar has agreed to a three-year deal with the Macedonia-based side.

So, this one should begin to gather pace as the day continues to rumble on, and Souttar puts an end to his four years at Ibrox.

His spell has had its ups and downs, but his experience will undoubtedly be missed.

However, if he is not favoured by McInnes, an exit makes sense for everyone involved.