Southampton have emerged as frontrunners in the race to sign Rangers contract rebel Joe Aribo. The midfield playmaker is in the final 12 months of his Ibrox deal and Gers chiefs face a huge call this summer as they weigh up whether to keep him or cash in now.
But they may soon be forced into a decision as Saints weigh up a move. Record Sport revealed back in December scouts from St Mary’s had been sent north to keep tabs on the £300,000 recruit from Charlton. Crystal Palace, Fulham and Nottingham Forest have been previously linked with the 25-year-old Nigeria international but Southampton are also now taking a keen look as they eye up a summer swoop.
Rangers - who fly out to Portugal on Monday for a pre-season training camp – risk losing Aribo for nothing next summer if he stays. But former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor expects to see firm interest from down south in the weeks before the transfer window shuts amid rumours of a £10million release clause in his contract.
