Aris Thessaloniki are set to re-ignite their interest in Rangers defender John Souttar when the January transfer window opens. The Scotland international has made just a single appearance under Derek McInnes this season, having fallen down the pecking order at Ibrox.
Souttar, 30, has clocked up 132 appearances for Rangers since his arrival from Hearts in January 2022. He was close to joining Aris in mid-September after agreeing a three-year deal, but the move fell through because he could not negotiate exit terms with Rangers.
Greek club keen to resurrect deal
Reports in Greece claim the deal could be resurrected when the window opens on January 2, with Aris still keen to recruit the Aberdeen-born centre back. Aris currently sit fifth in the Greek Super League, four points adrift of Olympiacos in second.
Meanwhile, Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur has been backed to become Croatia's number one. Former Aston Villa and Gent shot-stopper Ivor Kalinic has been impressed by the 26-year-old's displays since his £6million move from Hull last summer.
Pandur tipped for international chance
Pandur has represented his country up to U21 level and was part of the Croatia squad at the 2026 World Cup, but is still waiting for his first cap. With Barcelona keeper Dominik Livakovic under fire for his performance in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to England, Kalinic believes Pandur has earned his chance.
Kalinic said: "If we look at the current form, I think Ivor Pandur is our best goalkeeper. He has really top-notch reactions. I follow him and have watched a lot of him at Rangers this season. I think he is really at a very good level and deserves his chance going forward."
He added: "Going to Barcelona is an invitation that cannot be refused and no one can blame Dominik Livakovic for going there. But he must know if you don't play for your club, you should lose your place in the national team. Slaven Bilic has acknowledged this and perhaps it will encourage Dominik to maybe look for a new team in January."
