Wolves Secure Deal for Tolu Arokodare in €27m Swoop

Wolverhampton Wanderers have agreed to sign Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare from Genk for €27 million, a move aimed at significantly improving their attack.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Wolves made the deal with Genk late on Friday night. Arokodare will have a medical on Saturday. The 23-year-old was the top scorer in Belgium last season, scoring 23 goals and providing two assists in 45 games. Other clubs, including AC Milan, showed interest, prompting Wolves to act quickly. Genk’s sporting director mentioned that Arokodare was ready for a new challenge, especially since he hasn’t played much lately as the transfer was close to being finalized.

HOW THIS IMPACTS WOLVES AND GENK

This signing comes at a critical time for Wolves, who have struggled to score in their first Premier League games, currently sitting near the bottom of the table with no points from two matches. The team has only scored twice and needed more options in attack. Arokodare is expected to add much-needed competition for places and bolster their goal-scoring capabilities. Meanwhile, Genk will need to find a new top scorer, as they are fourth in the Belgian Pro League, five points away from the leaders. Without Arokodare, they must focus on remaining competitive.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

After Arokodare completes his medical and personal terms are agreed upon, he should be available for Wolves’ next Premier League match against Everton at home this weekend. Both teams are near the bottom of the table, with Everton having won one of their first two matches and sitting three points ahead of Wolves. This match could be vital in the early relegation battle, and Arokodare might play his first game for Wolves. Genk will aim to adjust without Arokodare in their next league game, seeking to close the gap on leaders Anderlecht and Club Brugge in a tight Belgian championship.