Why John Souttar exit latest at Rangers will leave Derek McInnes with head in his hands

Derek McInnes will not like the latest update on John Souttar's potential Rangers exit.

The 55-year-old has banished the 29-cap Scotland star from his squad since taking the job at Ibrox.

Souttar has not featured in any of the Gers' matches this season, since McInnes axed him.

There had supposedly been interest from the likes of West Ham and Leicester but nothing has materialised.

New developments will have the Govan boss with his head in his hands.

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Why Derek McInnes will be unhappy with John Souttar latest

This summer was likely the Light Blues' only chance to pick up a decent fee for Souttar.

He is out of contract next summer, so could move on a free transfer then, if he reaches an agreement with a foreign club from January onwards.

A report from the Daily Record on Tuesday claims that as it stands, the 29-year-old is set to stay put.

It mentioned Sheffield United, Watford, Cardiff City and Swansea City as potential suitors, but Leicester were the ones ramping up their deadline day pursuit.

However, they now want Hibernian star Warren O'Hora after moving on from Souttar.

Why Souttar could still leave Rangers

The saga may not be over for the Bears, though, as while the English deadline closes on Tuesday, others do not.

The Scottish deadline is not until 3 September, so clubs in Scotland could still make their move.

Another potential destination is Saudi Arabia, as their deadline is not until 6 September.

However, there has been no indication than any club from those divisions want to sign Souttar.

It also puts McInnes' side in a very vulnerable position, where they have to give in to reduced figures to get him off the books.

That is because there is no bidding war as Championship sides can't try to add him to their squad anymore after 11pm on Tuesday, so there is less competition.