Aris still chasing Souttar amid contract dispute - gossip
Greek club Aris Thessaloniki remain determined to secure Rangers defender John Souttar ahead of Tuesday's transfer cut-off, although negotiations are complicated by the 29-year-old wanting the remaining year of his Glasgow deal compensated. Changes are also unfolding elsewhere in Ibrox staff and personnel, as set-piece specialist Simon Ireland has exited after only a brief spell succeeding Scott Fry, who departed for Birmingham City.
On the international scene, German-born forward Ryan Naderi features on a provisional Czech Republic roster after declining Bulgaria, while 20-year-old teammate Kim Min-su earned a maiden South Korea selection. Scotland are preparing to introduce Celtic's 20-year-old Colby Donovan alongside Hull City attacker Oli McBurnie, 30, who aims to mark his first national appearance since early 2021.
Furthermore, Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko awaits a Slovenia recall to challenge incoming Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli, while fans attending Hampden matches can now buy alcohol.
Elsewhere across Scottish football, 25-year-old midfielder Max Anderson is poised to make history as the inaugural Scotsman featuring for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League. Dundee are dealing with fitness setbacks after a friendly versus Falkirk resulted in multi-week absences for 31-year-old defender Joe Wright and 24-year-old midfielder Charlie Reilly.
Meanwhile, Heart of Midlothian midfielder Blair Spittal is rehabilitating following an operation on a leg problem sustained versus Hibernian. Fellow Tynecastle player Christian Borchgrevink, 27, has praised the team's tactical shift, reflecting that their previous strategy felt akin to a hyper-conservative brand of Scottish football.
