Aston Villa transfer possibility to be 'explored' by Rangers star

Aston Villa have been linked with a potential move for Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo, with the club named as one of several options to be ‘explored’.

The Nigeria international has thrived at Ibrox since making the move from Charlton Athletic in 2019. Aribo immediately established himself as a first term regular under current Villa boss Steven Gerrard and was a mainstay of the side that reached the Europa League final in May, where he scored the opening goal.

Able to play either as a centre-midfielder or further forward, Aribo scored nine goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions last term. His performances for the Gers prompted alleged interest from Villa , as well as fellow Premier League sides Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Fulham.

The 25-year-old has now entered the final 12 months of his contract leading to suggestions that he could leave Rangers this summer, if the midfielder fails to sign fresh terms. Having been touted with an interest in the former Charlton man last month, it has been claimed that Villa may still be able to complete a deal for Aribo before the end of the transfer window.

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