Why Wolves have rejected Trabzonspor’s €20 million bid for Tolu Arokodare

Super Eagles and Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare has emerged as a transfer target for Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor, Afrik-Foot reports.

​He is one of the players Wolverhampton Wanderers are willing to part ways with following their relegation to the English Championship. He had a disappointing debut campaign at the club after joining from Genk in a €26 million transfer. In 38 games, he managed only six goals and two assists.

​But despite his struggles, Arokodare’s name has been linked with top Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Trabzonspor, both of whom are looking to sign attacking reinforcements this summer.

​Galatasaray need to replace Mauro Icardi, who recently left following the expiration of his contract, while Trabzonspor are preparing for life without Paul Onuachu.

​However, the Black Sea Storm appear more serious about acquiring his services. They have already lost one of their top forwards, Felipe Augusto.

Now, Onuachu — who was their star attacker last season with 26 goals and two assists in 36 games — will likely leave this summer amid interest from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli.

​Trabzonspor have already started making moves. Earlier in the week, they tabled an offer to Wolves: they want the 25-year-old striker on loan for next season with a €20 million purchase option at the end of the deal.

Wolves Reject Trabzonspor’s Bid For Arokodare – But Why?

​According to Turkish outlet NTV Spor, Wolverhampton Wanderers have rejected Trabzonspor’s opening bid for Arokodare.

​The Championship club’s target is to recoup the €26 million they paid for the Super Eagles striker last year, and Trabzonspor’s €20 million purchase option falls short of that.

​As a result, the reigning Turkish Cup champions are expected to return with an improved bid in the coming days.

​Although Wolves would prefer an outright sale, it appears that they would agree to a loan transfer if the purchase option is significant. Moreover, no other club has made a significant offer for the Nigerian striker, so they cannot drive up their demands.

​Wolves will have to hope that Arokodare performs well during his loan so that they can secure a decent fee from the eventual transfer.

​In the meantime, the Super Eagles striker has not yet expressed a desire to leave Wolves, even with the prospect of second-tier football staring him in the face.

​The talks are slow now, but if Onuachu exits Trabzonspor, negotiations for Arokodare will likely speed up.