Where John Souttar's Rangers future now stands as Aris stance emerges on transfer

John Souttar finds himself in limbo as his move to Aris from Rangers has stalled.

A financial dispute between the centre-back and the Gers has meant the Greek side's deal for him is on the brink of collapse.

The Scotland international signed a new one-year contract in February, but has been excluded from Derek McInnes' plans.

While the Ibrox hierarchy want to part ways with Souttar, he wants compensation before leaving for Aris.

The transfer window in Greece closes on 15 September and time is of the essence.

With the Thessaloniki club hoping to bolster their defence before deadline day, their subsequent actions will be worth watching closely.

Aris decide on John Souttar transfer from Rangers

Souttar has emerged as a priority target for Aris to strengthen their backline.

If the Greek side can't get a deal over the line for the Scottish defender, they may look elsewhere before the transfer window closes.

Souttar wants a significant six-figure sum at Ibrox before putting pen to paper on his three-year deal with the Thessaloniki club.

According to Sport24 on 12 September, Aris haven't given up on a move for the 29-year-old.

While it looks like the centre-back won't be leaving for now, the Greek side are not ready to throw in the towel.

Aris will make one final attempt to resolve Souttar's situation.

How Derek McInnes has flipped the script at Ibrox

When McInnes first came to Rangers, many thought he would build the team around a core of Scottish players.

Andrew Cavenagh also mentioned the need for more local players in the squad early in the summer.

Cut to September, and the ex-Hearts boss has gutted the Scottish contingent from the Gers' team.

Connor Barron, Lyall Cameron and Bailey Rice left the Light Blues in the transfer window.

Souttar is unwanted at Ibrox, while Ross McCausland also doesn't seem to have a future under McInnes.

At the end of last season, supporters in G51 lamented the lack of passion at the Glaswegian outfit, which they attributed to the lack of homegrown talent in the squad.

It will be interesting to see how the Govan side will now cope as the Scottish manager stamps his authority on the team.