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title: "Southampton: Semmens eyeing January bid for Joe Aribo"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-12-22T12:10:19Z"
modified: "2021-12-22T12:10:19Z"
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# Southampton: Semmens eyeing January bid for Joe Aribo

**As per reliable reporter Scott Burns, writing for the[Scottish Daily Express](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-joe-aribo-transfer-sweat-25746778), some news has come to light on Southampton’s transfer plans for January involving Rangers star Joe Aribo.**

### The Lowdown: Semmens eyeing winter moves?

As the winter window looms, Southampton chief Martin Semmens, who[oversees the club’s transfer activity](https://theathletic.com/2791396/2021/08/27/are-southampton-the-new-bundesliga/?source=user_shared_article), has[already hinted](https://saintsmarching.com/2021/10/13/semmens-confirms-southampton-plans-potential-january-transfers/) that the Saints could be active business-wise as he aims to bolster manager Ralph Hasenhuttl’s chances of Premier League survival.

Sitting just [six points above the drop zone,](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) Hasenhuttl’s men will potentially be looking to strengthen if the right opportunity arises, with links emerging to a few names like [Angers wonderkid Mohamed-Ali Cho.](https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-linked-20m-january-transfer-6373914)

Now, as per an update from north of the border, another claim has emerged on the Saints’ transfer plans.

### The Latest: Semmens eyeing Aribo bid…

According to [Burns,](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-joe-aribo-transfer-sweat-25746778) Southampton, and by extension Semmens, are ‘weighing up a move’ for Gers star Aribo and they even had a representative sent to watch him in action at the weekend.

Standing out for the Teddy Bears this season, Southampton already have a number of reports on the midfielder as they keep tabs on his situation ahead of January.

### The Verdict: Time to move?

The 25-year-old has been one of Rangers’ players of the season so far, making more SPFL appearances than anyone in their squad so far whilst averaging the second-highest rate of dribbles completed per 90 and scoring the second-most goals ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/306/Show/Scotland-Rangers)).

His contract is also expiring in [18 months](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-aribo/profil/spieler/468198), putting some pressure on the Ibrox side to contemplate a sale while they still can.

The Nigeria international, lauded as [‘red hot’](https://www.footballinsider247.com/aribo-likely-to-stay-at-rangers-after-10m-offer-update-pundit/) by pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor for his form this season, could well be an astute purchase for Southampton if they can negotiate a realistic price.

***In other news: ‘Worst player we have’…Southampton fans blast ‘terrible’ player after recent ‘stinker’, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/southampton-fans-slam-oriol-romeu-vs-crystal-palace/)***