Osimhen urges Gala to sign Arokodare

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly urged Galatasaray to sign fellow Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare as a backup striker ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the Turkish champions expected to be left short in attack following the imminent departure of Argentine forward Mauro Icardi.

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According to Turkish Galatasaray journalist Burak Eren, Osimhen has recommended Arokodare to the club, with the two Nigerian strikers known to share a close relationship.

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Arokodare has previously cited Osimhen as an inspiration, and the former Napoli man’s standing within the Super Eagles squad makes his endorsement one the club is likely to take seriously.

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Arokodare (24) is available this summer after an average debut season at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he managed six goals and two assists in 38 appearances following a €26m move from Belgian side Genk last year.

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Wolves’ relegation from the Premier League has forced the club into a cost-cutting exercise, and the Nigerian is among the players they are prepared to sell.

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The big striker had previously attracted interest from Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Trabzonspor, though moves to those clubs now appear unlikely.

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A switch to Galatasaray, where he would play under Osimhen’s wing, is emerging as the more realistic option.

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Despite his difficult season in England, Arokodare’s broader career record of 90 goals in 259 club appearances suggests there is quality to be unlocked in the right environment.

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Wolves are yet to place a formal price tag on the player, though they are expected to be open to offers. A loan arrangement is also understood to be a possibility should Galatasaray prefer to test the water before committing to a permanent deal.

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