Wolves Omit Arokodare From Pre-Season Training Squad
Fiorentina remain in the race for the Nigerian striker despite an opening bid being turned down, with Trabzonspor also monitoring a situation Arokodare himself would rather resolve elsewhere.
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Tolu Arokodare’s Wolves future looks increasingly uncertain after the club left him out of their pre-season training squad, further fuelling speculation over a potential summer exit.
According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Nigerian forward was omitted from Wolves’ group for the start of pre-season preparations, a decision that has only intensified expectations he could leave Molineux before the window closes.
Serie A side Fiorentina remain firmly in the picture, with talks between the two clubs continuing despite Wolves rejecting the Italian side’s opening bid. Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor are also said to be tracking the situation, though Arokodare is understood to prefer a move to one of Europe’s top five leagues and is not keen on a switch to Turkey.
Wolves are under no immediate financial pressure to sell, with Arokodare under contract until 2029 and the club holding an option to extend by a further year. That security is expected to keep Wolves firm on demanding a significant fee before sanctioning any departure, even as Fiorentina push to reach an agreement in the coming days.
Did You Know?
- Tolu Arokodare’s Wolves contract runs until 2029, with an option for a further year.
- He joined Wolves from Belgian club Genk last summer in a deal worth £23.4 million.
- Fiorentina had an opening bid for the striker rejected by Wolves before renewing talks.
- Trabzonspor have also been linked with Arokodare, though he reportedly prefers to stay in one of Europe’s top five leagues.
- Wolves were relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season.
- Arokodare scored three goals and provided one assist in 33 Premier League appearances last season.
- He is 25 years old and a full Nigeria international.

