Super Eagles: What Brentford or Rangers must do to land Ryan Alebiosu

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Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has been linked with a move away from Blackburn after a strong campaign with Blackburn Rovers, Afrik-Foot reports.

Alebiosu is coming off an impressive debut season in England. He featured in the Championship with Blackburn last term and established himself as one of the standout players at the club.

As a result, he has drawn interest from clubs like Everton, Genoa, and several sides in the Bundesliga.

Now, according to a fresh report by Transfer Feed, the 24-year-old right-back is also on the radar of Brentford and Rangers.

Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu walks out

Both clubs have reportedly sent scouts to watch Alebiosu, and if they are impressed, they could make a move to sign him soon.

Amid all the interest, Blackburn have slapped an 8 million euro price tag on the Super Eagles star—a massive difference from the 576 thousand euros they paid for him just last year.

In this article, we examine whether Alebiosu should choose a move to Brentford or Rangers.

Ryan Alebiosu: Where Should Super Eagles Star Move To?

Ryan Alebiosu of Blackburn Rovers with ball at his feet during the match vs Coventry City

Alebiosu only recently broke into the top level last season, and he will be eager to keep developing his game.

It is also worth noting that his standout performances earned him a place in the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, making continuity and consistency crucial for him at this point.

Rangers and Brentford are both decent destinations, but he must choose wisely. Moving to Brentford would give Alebiosu an opportunity to play in the Premier League, but it might stunt his development.

Josh Maja of West Bromwich Albion runs with the ball with Ryan Alebiosu of Blackburn Rovers

The Bees already have two solid options at right-back in Michael Kayode and Aaron Hickey, while Benjamin Fredrick can also fill in that position. Unless Brentford sell one of these players, it is highly unlikely that Alebiosu would get regular minutes.

Rangers, on the other hand, would almost certainly guarantee him more playing time. They had a disappointing campaign in the Scottish Premiership last season and need a major overhaul across different areas of the pitch. If he performs, he is guaranteed consistent action.

Besides, Ibrox has been a fruitful ground for Nigerian players in recent years, serving as a stepping stone for the likes of Calvin Bassey, Joe Aribo, Cyriel Dessers, and most recently Emmanuel Fernandez.

Super Eagles and Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu

On the flip side, moving to Brentford would keep Alebiosu in a massive spotlight, as fans would watch him week in and week out — unlike the Scottish Premiership, which commands a comparatively lower global viewership.

Fortunately, Alebiosu already has experience playing in Scotland from his previous stint with St Mirren, meaning adjusting to life at Rangers would not be a problem.

As of now, the Super Eagles star has not expressed any formal desire to leave Blackburn. In fact, he has already resumed pre-season training, but that could change swiftly as the transfer window progresses.