More and more Nigerian internationals are beginning to make headlines in major transfer bulletins in across Europe's major leagues recently.
Another Super Eagles star has been in the top English press for some days now, as English mid-tier team Southampton are battling for Rangers top flight sensational midfielder, Joe Aribo.
Reports has it that Eagles star Joe Ayodele Aribo is set to undergo his medical at Southampton in the next few days.
When the deal is sealed this coming days, Aribo will join the likes of fellow country men Okoye to relegated Watford and Taiwo Awoniyi to promoted Nottingham Forest to England this summer transfer window.
The Rangers man has agreed his personal terms and wages with the Premier League team.
Joe Aribo having joined from Charlton Athletic in 2019, Southampton and Rangers have agreed over £6million in add-ons and £10million total package.
Rangers and Southampton comparison
No Europe Competition
Joe Aribo potential Southampton move been touted as a big move for the Ranger, but that assertion may be right if one is coming from the angle of English media decorative perceptions.
But one should consider that Aribo will be shortchange by Europe competition football at the top level, as Southampton is only a mid table club.
It was thought that the Super Eagles skipper would once again reunite with his former boss Steven Gerrard at the Villa park. Rangers price valuation for the Nigerian player caused Aston Villa retreat and made Southampton only club to sort for his service.
Limited Creativity (on the ball)
Scottish side Rangers FC are gives room for Individual creativity and technicality which allowed Aribo to ply with brilliance. This he mastered under general Gerrard
The 25-year-old played the most matches in Europe last season scoring double figures for both club and country including a goal in the Europa League final.
What his move will mean for the Saints
Joe Aribo will provide steel, technique and flexibility at the Saint Mary midfield. The Super Eagle is going to also provide versatility in the team, playing in multiple positions in the team.
Aribo Move a Media Step Up (off the ball)
Southampton will provide the media ground for the Super Eagles star to thrive, as the English premier league holds powerful football media publicity.
Aribo will enjoy the limelight by the English press which was very limited when he was in Scotland.
With Southampton being ground for which players are hunted by big English clubs. Southampton will provide Aribo the opportunity just as it did to the likes of Chamberlain, Luke Shaw to Manchester United, Sadio Mané to Liverpool, Wayama to Tottenham, Chambers, Van Dirk and host of others.