The future of 29-year-old Scottish international John Souttar at Rangers remains unresolved in the final hours of the transfer window, despite manager Derek McInnes telling the defender to find a new club at the start of the summer. There have been rumours regarding a potential loan move back to Hearts. According to Chris Jack on the Rangers Review, Souttar was omitted from the team's pre-season travelling party because of transfer interest, which created an expectation that a deal would be concluded relatively quickly. However, the situation has continued, and Jack reportedly finds it strange that the player is still at the club. Leicester City had been linked with Souttar but decided against a move. While there has been other reported interest during the window, his options have narrowed as he has remained outside the first-team picture. There is reportedly still interest in some other fringe members of the squad. Souttar, who has 24 caps for Scotland, is under contract until 2027 and has a current market value of €2.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In July 2026, reports indicated Rangers were demanding a fee of seven figures for the defender.