The EFL season came to a conclusion over the weekend with the three playoff finals in three days at Wembley.
However, the results of the League One and Championship showpieces could have negative knock-on effects for Rangers.
Firstly, by beating Sunderland, Charlton Athletic gained promotion to the second tier.
One of their key players from this season, Joe Aribo, has been linked with Rangers [The Sun].
Several other clubs are also said to be interested, with Aston Villa leading the race.
His manager, Lee Bowyer, wants him to stay at the Valley [Daily Star], and given the promotion, doing so would still mean career progression.
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He’s guaranteed at least Championship football next season and therefore, a switch to the SPL is less likely to be appealing.
That’s not the only potential blow to a deal for Aribo that transpired over the weekend, though. Aston Villa won promotion to the top tier on Bank Holiday Monday.
Therefore, the club reportedly already in the driving seat in terms of the race for Aribo, now also has the huge pull of the Premier League up its sleeve.
Villa also in for Kent
Villa’s victory over Derby could also hinder attempts to secure Ryan Kent.
The 22-year-old winger starred on loan from Liverpool this season and
Bears are demanding an Ibrox deal. Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard recently confirmed the Gers had tabled a bid [Daily Record].
However, Villa are reportedly willing to shell out £10 million for his services [The Scottish Sun].
The same report claimed Kent wants to play at a high level in England, and with Premier League football on offer, an Ibrox return may now look less appealing.
