Fiorentina transfer: Serie A side submit improved bid for Super Eagles star who rejected Trabzonspor
Retold by Oddsrama · 15 July 2026
Fiorentina are making a serious push to land Wolverhampton's Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, upping the ante with a fresh offer after their opening bid got knocked back. The Serie A outfit have now tabled a loan-with-option structure worth €22 million, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. Wolves initially shut down Fiorentina's first approach because it fell short of their valuation, but negotiations are heating up as both clubs race to seal a deal before the season kicks off.
The 25-year-old Super Eagles forward is keen on the move to Florence, viewing it as the perfect reset after a tough first year in England. He's already snubbed Turkish club Trabzonspor because he's determined to stay competing in Europe's elite leagues—a show of ambition that hints at how badly he wants to prove himself at the highest level. Arokodare's exclusion from Wolves' Portugal pre-season camp only strengthens the sense that his exit is imminent.
Life in the Premier League didn't go to plan. Despite costing around £23.4 million from Belgian side KRC Genk, he managed just three goals and one assist across 33 league matches, with only 13 starts. Wolves' subsequent Championship relegation has forced a squad overhaul, and Arokodare appears surplus to requirements. But Fiorentina aren't writing him off—they see past the poor numbers and spot genuine quality. Standing 1.97 metres tall, he dominated aerial duels across Europe and offers a physical edge Fiorentina's attack currently lacks.
The Italian club's optimism is grounded in his explosive form in Belgium: 21 league goals in 40 matches for Genk showed he absolutely belongs at the top level. His Premier League dip looks more like a confidence and rhythm issue, made worse by constant substitute appearances. Fiorentina, where attacking returns have been modest (Moise Kean's eight league goals led the way), are betting that a fresh start in Serie A—under a system better suited to his profile—will reignite that edge. This is a classic redemption play that could swing odds for Fiorentina's title challenge if it clicks.
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