Arokodare set for Ajax medical

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare is on the verge of joining Dutch club Ajax on loan, with his medical examination set for Tuesday in the Netherlands. The Nigerian international's potential move comes after Wolves' relegation from the Premier League, which has fueled speculation about his exit from Molineux.

Arokodare, who arrived at Wolves from Belgian side Genk for a significant £24 million last summer, endured a challenging first season. He managed to score only six goals in 38 appearances during the 2025/26 campaign. Reports last week suggested a training-ground dispute after he was informed he would not participate in a first-team session due to ongoing transfer negotiations, though Arokodare denied this, stating he was fulfilling his contractual obligations.

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Ajax have now reached a club-to-club agreement with Wolves for a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ajax has reached a club-to-club agreement with Wolves for a season-long loan deal, which includes an option to buy. The total package is reportedly valued at €20 million (£17.1 million). The Dutch giants are reportedly prioritizing the 25-year-old's signing as new head coach Michel aims to return Ajax to the top of the Eredivisie.

Nigerian broadcaster Buchi Laba also reported Arokodare's eagerness for the move, noting Ajax's prior interest before he joined Wolves. The striker reportedly turned down an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor, and Italian clubs Fiorentina and Genoa were unable to agree on terms with Wolves. Despite his struggles at Wolves, Ajax is believed to be encouraged by his previous prolific spell at Genk, where he scored 41 goals and provided 12 assists in 113 appearances, including a standout 2024/25 season with 23 goals.

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Arokodare is keen on the move, having attracted Ajax’s interest before joining Wolves last year.