{"id":919362,"date":"2026-07-12T16:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/transfers-wolves-stance-revealed-as-trabzonspor-continue-pursuit-of-arokodare\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:13:21","slug":"transfers-wolves-stance-revealed-as-trabzonspor-continue-pursuit-of-arokodare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/transfers-wolves-stance-revealed-as-trabzonspor-continue-pursuit-of-arokodare\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfers: Wolves\u2019\u00a0stance revealed as Trabzonspor continue pursuit of Arokodare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Soccer Transfers: Wolves\u2019\u00a0stance revealed as Trabzonspor continue pursuit of Arokodare\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/ggeU5KvLl__kYrs8-vtGTXbiu-w=\/750x500\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F11%2Fimago1069432682.jpg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>Tolu Arokodare. Copyright: xMarkxCosgrove\/NewsxImagesxImago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Wolves have made their position on Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare clear amid growing interest from Turkish side Trabzonspor and several other European clubs,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\"><u>Soccernet.ng\u00a0<\/u><\/a>reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arokodare&#8217;s future has been the subject of speculation following\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/05\/premier-league-final-matchday-live.html\"><u>Wolves&#8217; relegation from the Premier League to the Championship at the end of last season.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian striker joined\u00a0the Old Gold\u00a0from Belgian side Genk after an impressive spell in Belgium but struggled to make an impact in England, scoring just three Premier League goals as Wolves endured a disappointing campaign that ended in relegation.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5400\" height=\"3596\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/THbCOxvAOuWD-ia_beylH14NfEo=\/5400x3596\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F05%2Fimago1077624647.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Tolu Arokodare\"><figcaption>Tolu Arokodare. Copyright: xDennisxGoodwinxImago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His situation became even more difficult during the second half of the season as he fell behind Adam Armstrong in the pecking order, limiting his opportunities\u00a0and he was reduced to substitute appearances until the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>However, interest from multiple\u00a0clubs looking to offer him a fresh start\u00a0has cast further uncertainty over the future of the 25-year-old ahead of next season.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer Wolves make decision on Arokodare\u2019s future\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The Nigerian international\u2019s uncertain future has led to transfer attention from several clubs, who have been monitoring his situation as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of the next campaign.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0reports from\u00a0Buchi Laba,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/07\/arokodare-wolves-super-eagles-striker.html\"><u>Trabzonspor lead a host of clubs<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to have explored the possibility of signing Arokodare this summer, although the 25-year-old is keen on remaining in the West Midlands.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4745\" height=\"3163\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/D19OBYW5TTFM3VdVT33IgPiDSwk=\/4745x3163\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F02%2Fimago1071901028.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Tolu Arokodare of Wolves\"><figcaption>Tolu Arokodare of Wolves. Photo by IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYes, Trabzonspor did enquire about Tolu Arokodare but the player&#8217;s priority is to stay back in England\u201d,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/buchi_laba\/status\/2075974341653622841?s=46\"><u>he posted on X<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cTrabzonspor enquired when the Saudis made an approach for Paul Onuachu, looking for a replacement, even though the enquiry was rejected.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cTolu has offers from Belgium, Italy and also from France. All have been rejected by Wolves.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the amount of interest in the Super Eagles forward, Wolves are keen on keeping him as they eye an immediate promotion to the top flight, although they\u00a0are not completely ruling out a transfer if the right offer arrives.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThey\u00a0want to keep him but are very open to selling or loaning him if the money makes sense. For them, they believe Tolu can lead them back to Premier League football.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cLook out for this one\u201d, he concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/mD2-MoGJvgQSIgiKmvNCwZJkOu4=\/1024x683\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F10%2Fimago1066868206.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria and Wolves star Tolu Arokodare\"  ><figcaption>Wolves star Tolu Arokodare. Copyright: xManjitxNarotrax IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Arokodare&#8217;s future remains one to watch as the summer transfer window progresses, with several clubs still monitoring his situation.<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian international is also expected to carefully consider his next move after a challenging debut season in England, with regular playing time likely to be one of the biggest factors in whatever decision he eventually makes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Ayomide Oguntimehin<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/ycGEJDr9VZlpO_5zujn3ZdvICxA=\/150&#215;150\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2024%2F12%2FAyomide-Oguntimehin-pics.jpg&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/ayomide-oguntimehin\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Chief Editor at Soccernet.ng. He has interviewed Super Eagles stars like William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Ademola Lookman, and is known for breaking major transfer stories.<\/p>\n<p>Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, and Milan News24. He holds a Master\u2019s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X (formerly Twitter): @ayo_oguntimehin\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/07\/wolves-trabzonspor-arokodare.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Ayomide Oguntimehin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Tolu Arokodare. Copyright: xMarkxCosgrove\/NewsxImagesxImago Wolves have made their position on Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare clear amid growing interest from Turkish side Trabzonspor and several other European clubs,\u00a0Soccernet.ng\u00a0reports. Arokodare&#8217;s future has been the subject of speculation following\u00a0Wolves&#8217; relegation from the Premier League to the Championship at the end of last season. 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