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Southampton are on the verge of sealing £10m deal to sign Joe Aribo from Rangers with Saints set to beat Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest and Fulham to the midfielder

Southampton are closing in on a deal worth around £10m for midfielder Joe Aribo.

Sportsmail reported on Tuesday that Southampton were hoping to fend off competition from the likes of Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest and Fulham to land the 25-year-old.

And talks have accelerated with the two clubs now on the verge of an agreement on a deal in the region of £10m, including add-ons.

Southampton are closing in on a deal worth around u00a310m for Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo

Southampton are closing in on a deal worth around £10m for Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo

Aribo, who moved to Ibrox from Charlton in 2019, has a £10m release clause in his Rangers contract.