Villarreal will battle RB Leipzig for another Nigerian player just two years after selling Samuel Chukwueze to AC Milan
Spanish La Liga side Villarreal have joined RB Leipzig in the race to sign Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo, with the Southampton star inching closer to a summer exit, Soccernet.ng understands.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian international, who has a year left on his contract at Southampton, has become a subject of strong interest from multiple clubs in Europe following the Saints' relegation from the Premier League.
The 28-year-old is reportedly eager to leave the newly relegated English Championship side and revive his career at the top level.