Trabzonspor became the first club to submit an official offer for Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare, tabling a loan proposal to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Turkish Super Lig side have been linked with the Nigerian for several weeks but have now taken the concrete step of formally approaching Wolves as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of the new campaign.

According to Turkish journalist Zeki Uzundurukan, Trabzonspor see the 24-year-old as a possible replacement for fellow Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, should he leave the club this summer, though a deal will not be straightforward given that Arokodare remains under a long-term contract at Molineux.

Arokodare has attracted significant interest since Wolves’ relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season, ending an eight-year spell in England’s topflight.

The club are looking to rebuild quickly under new coach Cesar Peixoto, who replaced Rob Edwards, and have already brought in experienced names such as Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez as they target an immediate return to the topflight.

The Nigerian joined Wolves from Belgian side Genk in the summer of 2025, on a four-year contract with the option of an additional year, but endured a difficult first season in England, making 33 Premier League appearances, only 13 of them starts, with the remainder coming from the bench.

Trabzonspor face competition from fellow Turkish clubs, Besiktas and Fenerbahce, for his signature. Besiktas have reportedly had a €15m verbal offer rejected by Wolves and are said to have sought the help of former Nigeria international, Daniel Amokachi, and Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, in convincing Arokodare that a move to Turkey would suit his career.

Wolves are understood to prefer a permanent sale rather than a loan, hoping to recoup much of the £24m they paid to sign Arokodare from Genk, though his valuation has made a full transfer difficult for suitors, leaving a temporary loan move back to continental Europe as the more realistic option for now.

With three years still remaining on his contract, Wolves are under no pressure to accept Trabzonspor’s proposal, and the coming weeks are expected to be crucial as the three Turkish clubs continue their efforts to convince both Wolves and the player ahead of the new season.