Rangers are nearing a new long-term contract for defender John Souttar, who has become a key player under manager Philippe Clement. Despite having two years remaining on his current contract, which expires in summer 2026, the club aims to secure Souttar's value and prevent a repeat of past free-agent exits, such as those of John Lundstram and Borna Barisic. Clement's strategy follows the recent loan departure of Ben Davies, which frees up funds for potential signings. Alongside Souttar, new signing Robin Propper is expected to form a strong defensive partnership. Meanwhile, Rangers are looking to offload other high-earning players, including Ianis Hagi and Todd Cantwell, to balance the squad ahead of the transfer deadline.