Tolu Arokodare Set for Wolverhampton Move After €27m Genk Deal

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare is having a medical at Wolverhampton Wanderers today. The club has signed him from Genk for €27 million. This strong forward is expected to improve Wolves’ attack for the new Premier League season, especially after his impressive performance last season, where he was the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League with 23 goals and two assists.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Wolves and Genk agreed on a €27 million fee for Arokodare. The 24-year-old will have his medical exam today. Talks between the clubs were fast, as Wolves began discussions to sign Arokodare following his successful season in Belgium, scoring one goal in four matches for Genk this season. Overall, he has 41 goals and 12 assists in 113 games for them. If the medical goes well, he will be Wolves’ sixth signing this summer, which is crucial as they seek to enhance their squad after finishing the last season in 16th place. Wolves will keep striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, providing more depth in attack. This acquisition demonstrates their eagerness to improve after a challenging previous campaign.

WHY THIS MOVE MATTERS

Wolves finished 16th in the Premier League last season, just eight points from the relegation zone. They need reliable goal scorers, especially considering that last season, they relied too much on Strand Larsen as their only goalscorer. Arokodare’s arrival offers new options and important competition for forward positions. Genk, who finished third in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League last season, will miss him. This transfer reflects Wolves’ commitment to strengthening their squad after a tough season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR WOLVES AND AROKODARE?

If Arokodare passes his medical, he can play in Wolves’ next Premier League game. They host Everton at home. Wolves are currently near the bottom in the league, and Everton has won their previous match, the first one at home in their new stadium, with both teams aiming to climb the standings. Wolves are three points behind Everton and will want to delete that gap this weekend. Arokodare might make his debut at a key time, and the team hopes he can make an immediate impact at their stadium.