Fiorentina Submit Improved Bid For Super Eagles Striker Tolu Arokodare
Italian Serie A club Fiorentina have intensified their pursuit of Nigerian international Tolu Arokodare by submitting an improved offer to Wolverhampton Wanderers for the striker.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Fiorentina's latest proposal is a loan deal that includes a €22 million option-to-buy clause after their initial bid was rejected by Wolves.
Discussions between both clubs are ongoing as they seek to reach an agreement before the start of the new season.
Arokodare is reportedly keen on a move to Italy, viewing Fiorentina as an ideal destination to revive his career following a difficult debut campaign in England.
The 25-year-old had also attracted interest from Turkish side Trabzonspor but declined the opportunity, preferring to remain in one of Europe's top five leagues.
The Nigerian forward joined Wolves from Belgian club KRC Genk last summer in a deal valued at approximately £23.4 million (€27 million).
However, he struggled to make a significant impact, scoring three goals and providing one assist in 33 Premier League appearances, with only 13 starts, as Wolves were relegated to the EFL Championship.
His omission from Wolves' pre-season training camp in Portugal has further fueled speculation that his departure is imminent.
Fiorentina See Untapped Potential
Despite his struggles in England, Fiorentina believe Arokodare possesses the qualities needed to strengthen their attack.
Standing at 1.97 metres (6ft 6in), the Super Eagles striker is renowned for his aerial dominance, physical strength, and ability to hold up play, attributes the Italian club believe can add a new dimension to their frontline.
Fiorentina are looking to improve an attack that lacked consistency last season. Moise Kean finished as the club's top league scorer with eight goals, while Albert Gudmundsson netted five and Roberto Piccoli scored three.
Club officials remain encouraged by Arokodare's outstanding record at Genk, where he scored 21 league goals in 40 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, establishing himself as one of Belgium's most prolific strikers.
Manager Fabio Grosso is understood to be searching for a powerful centre-forward capable of leading the attack, linking play, and dominating opponents in the air.
Fiorentina believe a return to continental football and Serie A's tactical environment could help Arokodare rediscover the form that made him one of Belgium's most feared forwards.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Fiorentina's latest proposal is a loan deal that includes a €22 million option-to-buy clause after their initial bid was rejected by Wolves.
Discussions between both clubs are ongoing as they seek to reach an agreement before the start of the new season.
Arokodare is reportedly keen on a move to Italy, viewing Fiorentina as an ideal destination to revive his career following a difficult debut campaign in England.
The 25-year-old had also attracted interest from Turkish side Trabzonspor but declined the opportunity, preferring to remain in one of Europe's top five leagues.
The Nigerian forward joined Wolves from Belgian club KRC Genk last summer in a deal valued at approximately £23.4 million (€27 million).
However, he struggled to make a significant impact, scoring three goals and providing one assist in 33 Premier League appearances, with only 13 starts, as Wolves were relegated to the EFL Championship.
His omission from Wolves' pre-season training camp in Portugal has further fueled speculation that his departure is imminent.
Fiorentina See Untapped Potential
Despite his struggles in England, Fiorentina believe Arokodare possesses the qualities needed to strengthen their attack.
Standing at 1.97 metres (6ft 6in), the Super Eagles striker is renowned for his aerial dominance, physical strength, and ability to hold up play, attributes the Italian club believe can add a new dimension to their frontline.
Fiorentina are looking to improve an attack that lacked consistency last season. Moise Kean finished as the club's top league scorer with eight goals, while Albert Gudmundsson netted five and Roberto Piccoli scored three.
Club officials remain encouraged by Arokodare's outstanding record at Genk, where he scored 21 league goals in 40 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, establishing himself as one of Belgium's most prolific strikers.
Manager Fabio Grosso is understood to be searching for a powerful centre-forward capable of leading the attack, linking play, and dominating opponents in the air.
Fiorentina believe a return to continental football and Serie A's tactical environment could help Arokodare rediscover the form that made him one of Belgium's most feared forwards.
