Rangers tipped to accept ‘low bid’ for ‘incredible’ Aribo in January – pundit
Frank McAvennie has suggested Joe Aribo is the most likely player to leave Rangers in January.
The former Celtic hitman, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claims Premier League clubs will be interested in the midfielder.
Aribo, 25, has scored three and assisted two goals in his last four league games.
He has featured regularly under new Gers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
A Rangers source has told Football Insider (19 October) that the club will demand a £10million-plus transfer fee for Aribo in January.
McAvennie insists if any player is to leave Ibrox next month, it will be Aribo.
“Aribo is ‘the man’ at Rangers right now,” McAvennie told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“You look at Ryan Kent, he has the talent but he never does it consistently.
“Aribo is there every week performing. Now he’s added goals to his game.
“If anyone is going to leave Rangers in January, it’s him. He’s in incredible form.
“Rangers have a stacked midfield so they will be able to cope without him.
“That being said, you always miss talent. I just don’t think Rangers will be able to keep him if an offer comes in.
“Everyone knows about the club’s finances. That means the buying club holds all the cards.
“They know Rangers are after cash, so they can get away with low bids.
“I think there will be a few Premier League clubs interested in him in January.”
Aribo has made 118 appearances for the Gers.
He has scored 22 goals for the club.
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