Wolves Secure €27m Striker Tolu Arokodare from Genk Ahead of Premier League Deadline

Wolverhampton Wanderers have finalized a €27 million deal to sign Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Genk, with the player set to complete his medical later today, Saturday, August 30, 2025. The transfer, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, marks a significant coup for Wolves as the summer transfer window nears its close on September 1. Arokodare, who earned the 2025 Ebony Shoe as Belgium’s top African player, brings a proven goal-scoring record to the Premier League, having netted 21 goals in the Jupiler League last season.

The 6’6” forward’s journey to the English top flight is unconventional, having honed his skills in Latvia and Germany before thriving at Genk, where he scored on his debut in 2023. This move underscores Wolves’ late-window ambition, a departure from their typically cautious transfer strategy, with the club having spent just €15 million across the previous two windows. Arokodare’s arrival is expected to bolster Wolves’ attacking options, complementing their retention of Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen amid interest from Newcastle.

The deal highlights Wolves’ intent to compete in the Premier League, where teams averaged 2.7 goals per game in the 2024-25 season, according to Opta data, setting the stage for an exciting debut campaign for the Nigerian talent.