Toyosi Olusanya decides on next steps after Rangers and Derby County links

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EFL Analysis can exclusively reveal where St Mirren striker Toyosi Olusanya is planning to move to after an excellent season with the Scottish Premiership side.

Olusanya, a former Middlesbrough player has caught the eye of several clubs in England and Scotland, with Rangers and a host of Championship sides among those looking at him.

The 27-year-old has 12 goals from 38 games in all competitions but is allowing his contract to expire north of the border.

With the end of the season in sight, Olusanya knows where he is going next.

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Toyosi Olusanya snubs Championship and Rangers move for MLS

TBR Football’s Chief Football Correspondent, Graeme Bailey, has exclusively told EFL Analysis that Olusyana has rejected advances from clubs in England and Scotland to join an unnamed club in the MLS.

Bailey added that Millwall, Derby County, Oxford United, Plymouth Argyle, Peterborough United and Rotherham United all registered interest in the forward, as well as a host of Scottish Premiership clubs, including Rangers and Aberdeen.

However, Olusanya has rejected those in favour of moving across the pond to go to America and is expected to join his new club before the end of the domestic season in Scotland.

As a result of his imminent departure, St Mirren will receive a small fee for the forward.

What has Toyosi Olusanya said about St Mirren exit

Olusanya’s St Mirren exit has been in the works for some time, with manager Stephen Robinson confirming that he would leave back in February 2025.

He said: “We’ve put our best offers to Richard and Toy and they won’t be signing. They’ve been offered probably three times what we could offer.

“There’s only a certain level this club can go to. That’s just the reality. We’re already trying to recruit players Martin Foyle’s looking in those positions to try and strengthen should both boys move on. If they do, they’ll move with our best wishes.”