Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield is set for a swift return to the Scottish Premiership, with reports indicating he will join Livingston on a deal until the end of the season.
According to respected transfer reporter Pete O’Rourke, Arfield has agreed terms with Livingston after leaving Falkirk earlier this month.
The move represents another chapter in a career that remains closely followed by Rangers supporters, given Arfield’s long association with Ibrox and his status as one of the most influential midfielders of the modern era at the club and 2020/21 title winning hero.
The midfielder was at Ibrox last night as Rangers defeated Aberdeen 2-0 to move ahead of Celtic in the league table.
Arfield departed Falkirk at the start of January, just 12 months after returning to his boyhood club.
His influence during that spell was significant, playing a key role as Falkirk secured promotion last season.
However, with the Bairns now back in the Premiership and Arfield’s playing time reduced the former Canada international is keen to continue playing at the highest level.
For Livingston, the timing could hardly be more important.
David Martindale’s side sit bottom of the table and are enduring a grim run of form, having failed to win any of their last 18 league matches.
Goals have been scarce, confidence has been low, and leadership on the pitch has been in short supply.
In that context, Arfield’s arrival looks less like a short-term punt and more like a calculated attempt to inject experience, mentality and composure into a struggling group.
From a Rangers perspective, Arfield’s continued presence in the top flight will be of interest.
During his time at Ibrox, the midfielder built a reputation for delivering in big moments, particularly in Old Firm fixtures and high-pressure matches.
His knack for late runs into the box, combined with a tireless work ethic, made him a trusted figure under multiple managers and a fan favourite across several seasons.
Even at 37-years-old, Arfield’s qualities remain relevant.
He may no longer be a box-to-box force for 90 minutes, but his game intelligence, positional awareness and leadership are assets that Livingston sorely need.
In a relegation scrap where margins are tight and belief fragile, those attributes can be decisive.
There is also an added narrative layer for Rangers supporters. Arfield joining Livingston means he will potentially feature against the Gers later in the campaign, adding another familiar subplot to the run-in.
While his loyalties are well known, there will be respect on both sides for a player who gave everything during his spell in royal blue.
The move also underlines Arfield’s determination to keep competing at the highest level for as long as possible.
Rather than stepping away quietly after leaving Falkirk, he has chosen to take on one of the toughest challenges in Scottish football – helping a bottom-placed side fight for survival with the odds stacked firmly against them.
Whether Arfield can inspire a turnaround at Livingston remains to be seen, but his arrival alone sends a clear message: the Lions are not ready to accept relegation quietly.
For Rangers fans, it is another reminder that one of their most reliable servants is still writing new chapters – and still shaping stories across the Scottish Premiership.