The latest update coming from England states that English Premier League side Southampton are now the front runner in the bid to lure Joe Aribo out of Ibrox, Nigeriasoccernet gathered.

As per earlier reports which stated that the player will be meeting with the officials of Crystal Palace this week, it has now been reported that Southampton have overtaken their premier league rival.

Although full details are yet to surface, the Saints are willing to pay his £10million, it is yet to see where he'd end up.

. Record Sport revealed back in December scouts from St Mary’s had been sent north to keep tabs on the £300,000 recruit from Charlton. Crystal Palace, Fulham and Nottingham Forest are still linked with the 25-year-old Nigeria international but Southampton are also now taking a keen look as they eye up a summer swoop.

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