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Manchester United’s striker search has not gone in line with plan, which explains why the membership have began maintaining tabs on Genk striker Tolu Arokodare.
Liam Delap was the primary possibility, however regardless of Jason Wilcox’s arduous work behind the scenes, the Englishman selected Chelsea over the Pink Devils.
Ruben Amorim’s precedence was Viktor Gyokeres, his Sporting CP protege, however the Swede appears to have his eyes on a transfer to Arsenal the place he’ll get Champions League, and solely considers United a backup possibility at greatest.
Amorim has indicated previously that he desires gamers who need to come to Previous Trafford, and never those that need to play in solely sure competitions.
Tolu Arokodare shock curiosity
Victor Osimhen was one other goal however INEOS can’t afford his wage calls for, whereas there are considerations as as to if Hugo Ekitike can translate his Bundesliga kind into the Premier League.
Which is why, the 20-time English league champions have been pressured to dip into their B record of targets, which incorporates the likes of Moise Kean, Randal Kolo Muani and now, Genk’s star striker.
The 24-year-old was on hearth final season, netting 23 targets in all competitions. ending because the league’s high scorer, whereas additionally registering seven assists.
In his first season in Belgium, he garnered 15 strikes to his identify in addition to three assists, which exhibits his consistency and regular enchancment.
His kind has additionally attracted the curiosity of Actual Madrid in addition to AC Milan. Whether or not these two giants are literally within the race or whether or not these hyperlinks are being pushed by his agent, solely time will inform.
However United are definitely not the one ones within the race, with The Solar claiming Fulham have already held talks with the Nigerian’s entourage over a summer season transfer.
Tolu Arokodare has already revealed his dream to play within the English top-flight, and as issues stand, the Cottagers appear to be in pole place.
“FULHAM are plotting a summer season transfer for Genk’s star striker Tolu Arokodare as they give the impression of being to bolster their attacking choices forward of subsequent season.
Fulham within the lead
“His sensible performances haven’t gone unnoticed with Manchester United and AC Milan additionally monitoring the 24-year-old’s progress. Sources near the participant have revealed to SunSport that Arokodare is keen to safe a transfer to the Premier League.
“Fulham have already held exploratory talks with the striker’s entourage following his latest change of company, a transfer geared toward facilitating a switch to England.
“The Cottagers boast a rising contingent of Nigerian gamers, with Arokodare understood to share a powerful bond with compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey.”
It will be a coup for Fulham in the event that they win the race, particularly given the hyperlinks he’s producing at resent.
The Previous Trafford trustworthy would have cherished a extra high-profile identify to steer the road subsequent season, so hopefully, as soon as participant gross sales happen, the membership can attempt to purchase a extra readymade possibility like maybe Ollie Watkins, as a result of his Premier League expertise.
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