Tolu Arokodare transfer update: Wolves identify replacement for Super Eagles star amid Super Lig links

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Tolu Arokodare transfer update: Wolves identify replacement for Super Eagles star amid Super Lig links
Tolu Arokodare arrives at the City Ground. Photo by IMAGO

Championship-bound Wolverhampton Wanderers have identified a replacement for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare amid links to several Turkish Süper Lig clubs, Afrik-Foot reports.

​There has been significant speculation surrounding Arokodare’s future over the past year. The Super Eagles star joined Wolves last summer following two impressive years at Genk.

​He arrived with high expectations after contributing 41 goals and 12 assists in 113 appearances in Belgium. However, he has endured a season to forget so far.

Tolu Arokodare of Wolves warms up prior to the FA Cup football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux stadium
Tolu Arokodare of Wolves warms up. Copyright: ImagoxNataliexMincher/SPPx

​The 25-year-old striker has featured in 33 games, many of which were as a substitute, and has managed only six goals and two assists.

​His club’s performance has been disappointing; they sit rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, having picked up only 17 points from 33 games.

​The team’s form has been poor, and on Monday, their relegation to the Championship was officially sealed.

​Their demotion means the club will undergo significant changes this summer to prepare for the rigors of Championship football.

​Several players are expected to depart, and Arokodare is among them. The towering Nigerian striker has been linked with various Turkish teams, including Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, and Galatasaray. However, nothing concrete has emerged yet.

Tolu Arokodare gets ready for action during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux
Tolu Arokodare gets ready for action during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux. Photo by IMAGO

​With the summer window approaching and Wolves’ relegation confirmed, it appears increasingly likely that Arokodare will leave.

​With the Super Eagles star set to depart, the relegation-bound club is now plotting a move for his replacement.

​Who Will Replace Tolu Arokodare at Wolves?

​According to a report from Molineux, Wolves are expected to make a move for Scottish striker Che Adams.

Che Adams of Torino FC in action during the Serie A football match between Torino FC and Hellas Verona FC
Che Adams of Torino FC in action. Copyright: ImagoxNicolòxCampox

​The 29-year-old is a seasoned campaigner in England, and Rob Edwards favors him as a player who could spearhead Wolves’ promotion push next season.

​Adams, who is currently in the books of Serie A club Torino, has a completely different profile than Arokodare; he is smaller but possesses more pace. This is the specific profile of player the coach prefers.

​The English club will be hoping to command a high price for Arokodare and their other assets to fund their summer transfers and adjust to life in the Championship.

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Kelvin Omachonu

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Kelvin Omachonu is a professional football columnist and sports writer with over half a decade of experience covering major events and delivering captivating, analytically-driven stories.
A graduate of the University of Ibadan, he is fueled by a profound dedication to sports journalism and the beautiful game. His insights have previously been featured in respected outlets, including IndyPress UI, UCJ UI Newshive NG, Sportpremi, and a few others.
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