Ajax are close to completing the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare after the two clubs reportedly reached an agreement over a loan deal.
According to Sky Sports, Ajax and Wolves have agreed to an initial loan move for the 25-year-old striker. The deal will also give the Dutch club the option to make the transfer permanent by paying £17 million.
Arokodare is expected to undergo his medical tests with Ajax on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. If he successfully completes the medical, the move could then move closer to completion.
The possible transfer comes after a difficult period for Arokodare at Wolves. The Nigerian striker has reportedly been eager to leave the English club this summer as he looks for a new challenge and more opportunities to continue his career.
Ajax Agree Loan Deal With Wolves
Under the reported agreement, Arokodare will join Ajax on loan for the season.
Ajax will pay a £1 million loan fee to Wolves and will also cover the player’s full wages during the season.
The deal also includes an option for Ajax to sign Arokodare permanently for £17 million at the end of the loan period.
Wolves could also receive additional money through bonuses if Ajax qualify for the European league phase.
The financial terms of the agreement could make the move beneficial for both clubs. Ajax will have the chance to assess the striker during the season before deciding whether to complete a permanent transfer, while Wolves will receive a loan fee and have the possibility of earning more through bonuses.
Arokodare Eager to Leave Wolves
The move to Ajax comes after Arokodare reportedly made it clear that he wanted to leave Wolves.
The 25-year-old has been desperate to find a new club, with Wolves previously rejecting offers from Fiorentina and Trabzonspor during the summer transfer window.
The Nigerian forward’s desire to leave the club also reportedly led to a major incident last week.
Arokodare reportedly refused to leave the pitch during a training session. The situation became serious enough to force the cancellation of the session.
The incident attracted attention and added to reports that the striker was unhappy with his situation at Wolves.
Left Out of Pre-Season Camp
Following the situation, Arokodare was reportedly left out of Wolves’ pre-season training camp in Portugal.
The decision meant that the Super Eagles star did not travel with the team as they prepared for the new season.
His absence from the training camp came at a time when his future at Wolves was already uncertain. With interest from other clubs and the striker reportedly wanting to leave, the possibility of a move away from Molineux became stronger.
Ajax’s interest now appears to have provided a possible solution for both the player and Wolves.
Medical Tests Next Step
Arokodare is expected to undergo medical tests with Ajax tomorrow.
The medical will be an important step in the transfer process. If everything goes well, the Nigerian striker will be able to complete his move to the Dutch club on loan.
Ajax will then have the chance to work with Arokodare during the season and decide whether to use the £17 million option to sign him permanently.
For Arokodare, the move could provide an opportunity to start a new chapter in his career after a difficult period at Wolves.
Ajax Move Could Offer Fresh Start
The potential move to Ajax could give Arokodare a fresh start and allow him to focus on football after a summer filled with uncertainty over his future.
The Dutch club is one of Europe’s well-known football teams, and joining Ajax could give the striker a chance to compete at a high level.
The club will also be hoping that the Nigerian forward can make an impact during his loan spell and help strengthen their attack.
For Wolves, the agreement could also bring an end to a difficult situation involving the striker. The club will receive £1 million as a loan fee, while Ajax will take responsibility for the player’s full wages for the season.
Wolves could also earn extra bonuses if Ajax qualify for European league phase football.
With Arokodare set to undergo his medical, the transfer is now moving closer to completion. The striker will be hoping that the move to Ajax can help him put the recent events at Wolves behind him and begin a new chapter in his career.
