‘Joe Aribo perfect for Russell Martin’ as Rangers transfer reality shared
Joe Aribo made a name for himself at Rangers before helping Russell Martin at Southampton.
The 28-year-old was pivotal in the Gers’ Scottish Premiership-winning team under Steven Gerrard and also played a pivotal role as they reached the Europa League final under Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Nico Raskin has been linked with an exit from Ibrox, and the Light Blues will certainly need to reinforce their engine room if the Belgian leaves.
Martin could reunite with Flynn Downes at the Glaswegian outfit, and Aribo is another name who fans have mentioned on social media.
Rangers transfer for Aribo not on cards after Martin appointment
Aribo seemingly isn’t a target for the Gers in the ongoing transfer window, Chris Jack says.
The Scottish journalist believes the Nigeria international would fit into Martin’s plans at the Light Blues, but his signing isn’t something being worked on at Ibrox.
Jack admits that the 28-year-old’s return to the Bears has been discussed quite a bit, although there are no suggestions of a deal happening anytime soon.
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Speaking on The Rangers Review (24 June), the journalist said:”You look at a Martin side and how we think he’s going to play at Rangers, you think someone like Aribo should certainly fit into that.
“It’s a name that has been discussed quite a lot on shows like ours and on social media, but nothing to suggest that that’s a deal that’s on the cards at present.”
Ibrox faithful will be delighted with Aribo return transfer
Wolves are pushing to sign Raskin from the Gers this summer, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him leave in the coming weeks.
The Belgium international’s current contract at the Light Blues expires in 2027, and now feels like the right time to cash in on him.
Lyall Cameron has completed his Ibrox switch, but the 22-year-old is more of an attacking midfielder.
Rangers have Connor Barron in their ranks, who showed glimpses of his talent last season, but it remains to be seen whether Martin will trust the Scotsman to be a regular starter in the upcoming campaign.
The former Southampton boss will want to keep the likes of Raskin at the Gers as he looks to compete with Celtic for the league title.
If the Light Blues do sell the 24-year-old, they should look to bolster their midfield with quality instead of signing a youngster with potential.
Aribo would certainly help the Bears compete with their Old Firm rivals once again, and his signing is something Kevin Thelwell should look at.
While the Nigerian star doesn’t seem like a realistic target in G51, supporters will hope he becomes one in the coming weeks.