Joe Aribo wants to return to football in January

Joe Aribo is looking to get back into competitive football when the January transfer window opens. There are reports that English clubs are interested in the former Super Eagles midfielder.

The 30-year-old has not had a club since his contract with Southampton ended without a new deal. He has played for Rangers, Leicester City, and Charlton Athletic in the past.

Footy-Africa reports that teams in the English Championship and League One are keeping an eye on him. Clubs like Luton Town and Notts County are said to be thinking about making a move.

A source close to Aribo told the website that he prefers to return to English football. This is despite having chances to move to Turkey over the last two seasons.

“For Aribo, he has been keeping fit with a personal trainer and a physical trainer. Most of the clubs looking to sign him want to do so in January when they adjust their squads,” the source said.

“He is a good player who has just been unlucky and, at 30, he still has a lot of football in him.”

The source also mentioned that a move to Turkey is not completely off the table.

“Joe will remain in England based on what I gathered, even though there was an opening in Turkey in the past two seasons. Maybe that option will also be explored, but the first option is to remain in England,” he said.

He added that the midfielder is eager to play again. “He misses the game, but in a couple of weeks, hopefully, he will be back to competitive football.”