Joe Aribo is open to leaving Southampton following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season.
It was Aribo’s second relegation from the Premier League, and the player is now seeking a move where he can play top-flight football and get regular game time.
Newly promoted Turkish side Göztepe, RB Leipzig, Trabzonspor, and Rangers are all admirers of the Nigerian.
Göztepe and Trabzonspor approached Southampton for the midfielder, but the deals didn’t progress due to failure to reach an agreement.
With no official bids from Rangers or RB Leipzig, Aribo is likely to start the EFL Championship season with the Saints.
The club’s first game is against newly promoted side Wrexham.
Newly appointed head coach Will Still is said to have Aribo in his plans for the upcoming season.
Last season, Aribo played 32 league matches for Southampton, scoring three goals.
He primarily operates as a central midfielder but can also be deployed in a more defensive role.
The 29-year-old has earned 34 caps for Nigeria and was part of the squad that reached the Africa Cup of Nations final, where they lost to Ivory Coast.
