The chase for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare is hotting up, and the latest name to toss their hat into the ring is Genoa. GoalZaza und...
The chase for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare is hotting up, and the latest name to toss their hat into the ring is Genoa. GoalZaza understands the Serie A outfit have lodged their interest, joining an already crowded queue that includes Fiorentina and Dutch heavyweights Ajax. For a forward who has turned heads with his physical presence and an increasingly sharp edge in front of goal, this is shaping up to be a proper tug of war.But what exactly is it about Arokodare that has these clubs circling Let's be honest, the Premier League is a unforgiving place for young number nines and Wolves have not exactly rolled out the red carpet for him. He has had to scrap for minutes, often feeding on scraps in a side that can be accused of not always playing to his strengths. Yet in flashes, you see the raw tools: the ability to hold off a centre half, to bring others into play and a willingness to run the channels that makes him a nightmare for defenders who prefer a quiet afternoon.For Genoa, this feels like a statement of intent. Alberto Gilardino has built a side that is far from the punchline some expected after promotion. They play with a real intensity, but they lack a focal point who can consistently convert half chances into goals. Arokodare offers exactly that. He is not the most graceful operator, but he is a handful in the box and possesses that rare knack of being in the right place when the ball drops loose. Imagine him feeding off crosses from wing backs in a league that still allows a bit of physicality. It could be a perfect match.Ajax, meanwhile, represent a different kind of gamble. The Johan Cruyff Arena is no place for the faint hearted. They demand a striker who can link play, drop deep and still get on the end of things. Arokodare has the football intelligence to adapt, but the Eredivisie is a step up in technical demands from what he has experienced at Molineux. Does he have the first touch and the passing range to thrive in Amsterdam That is the million euro question.Fiorentina remain lurking in the shadows too, a side that loves a project striker. But Genoa's entry feels more urgent. They need goals now, not in two seasons. If Wolves are willing to let him go, and the price is right, this could be a deal that suits all parties. The Premier League is littered with strikers who found their scoring boots after moving to Serie A. Don't be surprised if Arokodare is the next in that line.
