{"id":1114486,"date":"2026-07-27T16:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1114486\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:38:25","slug":"john-souttar-to-sheffield-united-transfer-stance-revealed-as-defender-faces-rangers-snub-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1114486\/","title":{"rendered":"John Souttar to Sheffield United transfer stance revealed as defender faces Rangers snub again"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sheffield United have clarified their transfer position on John Souttar as the Rangers defender finds himself in a difficult spot at Ibrox after being left out of pre-season action once again.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Souttar was notably left behind when Derek McInnes\u2019 squad travelled<\/a> to Spain for their pre-season training camp earlier this month, a decision made specifically to allow the 29-year-old time to resolve his footballing future.<\/p>\n

However, despite returning to squad training at Auchenhowie<\/a>, Souttar was once again nowhere to be seen on Sunday, 26 July, as Rangers played out a 0-0 pre-season draw against West Ham United, raising further questions over his place in McInnes\u2019 immediate plans.<\/p>\n

How will John Souttar be remembered at Ibrox? <\/p>\n

He seems to have played his last game for Rangers\u2026<\/p>\n

\"\" Sheffield United transfer stance revealed<\/p>\n

Speculation had linked Sheffield United with a potential raid for the elder Souttar brother as Chris Wilder scours the market for central defensive reinforcements.<\/p>\n

There were claims that the Blades are leading the race to sign the Scotland international<\/a> amid competition from Leicester City.<\/p>\n

However, local reports from The Sheffield Star<\/a> on Monday, 27 July, have put an end to rumours of an impending bid, clarifying that Bramall Lane decision-makers are not pursuing the Ibrox defender.<\/p>\n

\"FCPhoto by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Instead, their entire focus is directed towards securing his young brother, Harry Souttar, who has a \u00a310million price tag at Leicester.<\/p>\n

Although the South Yorkshire club were interested in Souttar during his time at Hearts, they have no plans to rekindle that interest now.<\/p>\n

Snubbed again as Rangers look to offload<\/p>\n

While a potential move to Sheffield United is off the table, Souttar\u2019s situation at Ibrox<\/a> remains increasingly precarious.<\/p>\n

Having missed out on the pre-season tour to Spain to sort out a transfer away, a deal is yet to materialise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While he has rejoined his teammates for sessions at Auchenhowie, McInnes<\/a> opted not to include him in the matchday squad for Sunday\u2019s goalless draw against West Ham.<\/p>\n

Who might be the secret signing McInnes teased? <\/p>\n

Rangers are eyeing two new additions before Friday\u2026<\/p>\n

\"RangersPhoto by WM Sport Media\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Predict the mystery signing in the comments!<\/p>\n

Having failed to feature in any of Rangers<\/a>\u2018 warm-up fixtures so far, Souttar appears to have fallen down the defensive pecking order as the Scottish Premiership season opener against Dundee United rapidly approaches.<\/p>\n

With Sheffield United ruling out a move and match minutes proving hard to come by during pre-season, Souttar finds himself at a critical career crossroads.<\/p>\n

Unless a fresh suitor emerges before the transfer deadline, the 29-year-old faces an uphill battle to reclaim his place in the Rangers starting line-up.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen if another EFL Championship club like West Ham could enter the fray for the former Hearts ace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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