Wolves Agree £23.5m Deal for Genk Striker Arokodare

Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to finalizing a £23.5 million deal for Genk striker Tolu Arokodare after the club shifted focus from a stalled pursuit of Getafe's Uche Christantus. Arokodare, who scored 23 goals last season, is expected to arrive in the UK soon for contract discussions and a medical, with Wolves aiming to bolster their attacking options amid uncertainty over Jorgen Strand Larsen's future. Despite Newcastle United's repeated bids for Larsen being rejected, Wolves remain determined to keep him while preparing for possible departures by securing new forwards like Arokodare. Interest in the Nigerian forward is strong, with Serie A clubs AC Milan and Napoli also reportedly interested, but Wolves appear to be leading the race. The club's urgency is driven by head coach Vítor Pereira's desire to add multiple attackers before the transfer window closes. Arokodare has expressed his ambition to play in the Premier League, making the move to Wolves a likely next step in his career.