Aribo tipped to accept ‘change your life’ offer after Rangers source update
Frank McAvennie is tipping Joe Aribo to leave Rangers for a life-changing Premier League move in January.
The former Celtic hitman, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, doesn’t see the midfielder snubbing a move to England.
A Rangers source has told Football Insider that the club will demand a £10million-plus transfer fee for Aribo, 25, in January.
This site also revealed last week that Crystal Palace are interested in the midfielder. whose current Ibrox contract expires in 2023.
The south London club sees Aribo as a potential replacement for loanee Conor Gallagher once he returns to parent club Chelsea at the end of the season.
McAvennie is adamant Aribo won’t turn down a move to the Premier League if an offer comes in during the transfer window.
“Aribo is a wonderful talent,” McAvennie told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“I think he’s gone up a level this season. He seems to be a vital player for Rangers now.
“He’s very versatile and that would serve him well in the Premier League.
“I have said this for years, if an offer from the Premier League comes in, you take it.
“It doesn’t matter who it is, it’s change your life money. No disrespect to Rangers, that’s just the way it is.
“Is he good enough for the Premier League? That’s a different question.
“Let’s see what happens in January.”
Aribo joined Rangers in 2019 upon the expiry of his contract at Charlton.
He played 82 minutes as the Gers beat Motherwell 6-1 on Sunday afternoon.
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