John Souttar is on the verge of leaving Rangers to join Aris Thessaloniki, according to reports, as the Scotland international's time at Ibrox appears to be coming to an end. The 29-year-old centre-back, who had fallen out of favour at the Glasgow club, is understood to be closing in on a switch to the Greek Super League side.
Souttar's departure would mark the conclusion of a spell at Rangers that began with plenty of promise but has since stalled, with the defender finding first-team opportunities increasingly hard to come by. A move abroad offers him the chance to reset his career and continue playing regular football at a competitive level.
Elsewhere in Scottish football, there has been late transfer window movement involving several clubs. Aberdeen midfielder Kjartan Mar Kjartansson, 20, has departed Pittodrie for Norwegian club Brann. The young Icelander reportedly felt that opportunities to break into Aberdeen's first team would be limited, prompting his decision to seek a fresh start elsewhere.
At Hibernian, two young players are poised to join Arbroath on loan. Jacob MacIntyre and Rudi Molotnikov, both 20, are set to move to the Championship side in search of regular game time, a move that could benefit both their development and Arbroath's squad depth ahead of the season.
Arbroath are also reportedly close to completing a separate deal, this time for experienced midfielder Kyle Magennis. The 28-year-old, who has previously represented St Mirren and Hibernian, is currently a free agent following his exit from Kilmarnock and could add valuable experience to the Arbroath squad.
Meanwhile, Dunfermline Athletic could be forced to request postponements to upcoming fixtures, with as many as seven players from their squad potentially required for international duty. Such a significant number of call-ups would leave the club short-staffed, making a case for rescheduling matches during the international window.
On the international front, Switzerland and Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has opted to step away from international football ahead of his side's Nations League meeting with Scotland this autumn. The 26-year-old's decision means he will not be involved when the two nations face off, though the reasons behind his withdrawal from the national set-up were not detailed.
Finally, there was a notable milestone for Scotland-capped midfielder Ryan Gauld in Major League Soccer. Playing for Vancouver Whitecaps, Gauld has now reached the impressive tally of 50 goals and 50 assists for the club, underlining his importance and consistency since making the move across the Atlantic. The achievement reflects his continued influence in North American football following his departure from Scottish football several years ago.
As the transfer window edges towards its close, further movement across the Scottish leagues remains possible, with clubs looking to finalise their squads before the season gathers pace. Souttar's expected exit, alongside the various loan and free-agent deals involving Hibernian, Aberdeen and Arbroath, highlights the ongoing reshuffling taking place across the Scottish game.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport (via Daily Record, Press and Journal, Courier, and Sun).