Here is everything you should know about the ongoing transfer saga involving Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare and Wolves.
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has broken his silence following days of intense speculation surrounding his future at Wolverhampton Wanderers, insisting that many of the reports about him are inaccurate.
The Nigerian international has found himself at the centre of one of the biggest transfer stories of Wolves’ summer after reports claimed he was involved in a disciplinary dispute with the club during pre-season.
However, Arokodare has now responded publicly, offering his own account and stressing that he has always acted professionally throughout his career.
Arokodare Speaks Out
Addressing the reports for the first time, Arokodare expressed disappointment over the narrative that has surrounded him.
“I was very surprised and disappointed to see the media reports today, many of which are inaccurate.
Throughout my career, I have always taken great pride in conducting myself professionally and maintaining the highest training standards.
My commitment has always been to prepare myself as well as possible so that I can contribute to my teammates and the club whenever I am called upon.
I remain under contract with Wolves, and my only intention is to fulfil my responsibilities professionally by training, doing my job, and contributing to the team in accordance with that contract.”
His statement directly challenges many of the reports that have circulated over the past few days, suggesting that the public version of events does not fully reflect what happened behind the scenes.
What Was Reported?
Multiple media outlets had alleged that Wolves cancelled a training session after Arokodare refused to leave the pitch when instructed not to train with the first-team squad by new head coach César Peixoto.
Reports also claimed that additional security was deployed at Compton Park the following day and that the striker was omitted from the squad for the club’s pre-season trip to Maidenhead United.
While those reports gained widespread attention across social media and among football journalists, neither Wolves nor Arokodare had publicly addressed the claims until the Nigerian striker released his statement.
With Arokodare now insisting that many of the reports are inaccurate, the full details of the alleged incident remain unclear.
Why the Situation Became a Major Story
The reported dispute emerged against the backdrop of Wolves’ rebuilding process following relegation from the Premier League.
After a difficult 2025/26 campaign that ended with the club dropping into the Championship, Wolves appointed César Peixoto as head coach to oversee a squad overhaul.
Arokodare, who joined the club from Genk in September 2025 in a deal reportedly worth between £22 million and £24 million, endured a difficult first season in England, scoring six Premier League goals last season.
His future has since become the subject of intense speculation.
Transfer Interest Across Europe
Several clubs are reportedly monitoring Arokodare’s situation.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Genoa have joined Ajax in the race to sign the Nigerian striker.
Fiorentina were also reportedly interested before allegedly ending their pursuit after filling their final available non-EU registration slot.
Meanwhile, reports from Nigeria suggest clubs in Belgium, France, Italy and Turkey, including Trabzonspor, have all shown interest.
Some reports claimed Fiorentina proposed a loan deal worth around £22 million, while others suggested Arokodare was unconvinced by the Italian club’s sporting project and expected playing time. Those claims remain unverified.
Wolves’ Position
Although Wolves have not publicly commented on the recent reports, widespread speculation suggests the Championship club could be willing to consider offers for one of their most valuable assets as they reshape the squad following relegation.
Other reports, however, indicate the club still believes Arokodare has the quality to help them secure an immediate return to the Premier League if he remains.
Arokodare’s Message Changes the Narrative
Until now, much of the discussion surrounding the situation had been driven by reports from journalists and social media speculation.
Arokodare’s statement provides the first direct response from the player himself.
Rather than addressing individual claims, he chose to emphasise his professionalism, commitment to training and respect for his contractual obligations at Wolves.
His comments also make it clear that he believes parts of the story that have been widely shared do not accurately represent the facts.
What Happens Next?
The uncertainty surrounding Arokodare’s future remains.
Interest from clubs across Europe appears genuine, but no agreement has been officially announced.
Likewise, Wolves have not publicly responded to the striker’s statement or clarified the events that reportedly unfolded during training.
For now, there are two sides to the story. Reports have alleged a disciplinary dispute and growing tensions between player and club, while Arokodare insists many of those reports are inaccurate and maintains that his sole focus is to honour his contract by training professionally and contributing whenever called upon.
Until Wolves issue their own account or further verified information emerges, the full circumstances behind the saga remain unresolved.