Joe Aribo, the midfielder who helped Rangers win the Scottish Premiership, is available on a free transfer after Southampton decided not to renew his contract. Rangers are reportedly considering bringing back a player who was a fan favorite during his three-year stint at Ibrox.
Aribo will officially become a free agent on June 30, 2026, when his four-year deal at Southampton expires. No transfer fee would be involved, which makes this the kind of low-risk, high-nostalgia move that clubs love to explore.
A Premier League spell that never clicked
He managed 9 goals across 95 appearances in all competitions for Southampton. After joining Southampton from Rangers in July 2022, Aribo struggled to earn consistent minutes in a squad that was itself struggling with Premier League survival.
For the second half of the 2025-26 season, Southampton loaned Aribo out to Leicester City. That loan produced six appearances and zero goals.
