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Tolu Arokodare: Bundesliga and Turkish giants line up for Genk striker

Beşiktaş target Genk striker Tolu Arokodare after 23-goal season. The €13m-rated Nigerian forward also draws interest from Bayern.

Beşiktaş is considering a move for Genk Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare as the Turkish club looks to strengthen its attacking options this summer.

The 24-year-old Nigerian enjoyed an impressive 2024-25 season in Belgium, scoring 23 goals and providing seven assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.

His form has attracted interest from several European clubs, including Bundesliga sides Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, although no formal offers have been made.

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Arokodare, who has four caps and one goal for Nigeria, is valued at €13m (£11m) by Transfermarkt.

Beşiktaş target Genk striker Tolu Arokodare after 23-goal season. The €13m-rated Nigerian forward also draws interest from Bayern.

Genk striker Toluwase Arokodare. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

However, Genk are expected to demand a significantly higher fee for one of the Belgian Pro League’s most sought-after strikers.

Beşiktaş is currently conducting a cost analysis as they assess the feasibility of a transfer.

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Arokodare, known for his aerial ability and physical presence, joined Genk in 2023 and has quickly established himself as one of the club’s key players.

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