Benfica to test Genk resolve on leading scorer

Benfica have started to look around with the hopes of adding another striker to replace Arthur Cabral who is looking likely to join M.L.S. club Atlanta United. The American side have been aggressive in their pursuit of the Brazilian striker and now are rumoured to be ready to go as high as $18M for his services.

Reports coming from Africa state that Benfica have turned their attention to the Belgian Pro League's leading scorer, Tolu Arokodare. The Genk striker has scored fourteen goals in league play while providing six helpers in 23 games of action while chipping in another two goals and an assist in Belgian Cup play. 

The Nigerian striker has been with Genk since joining from French side Amiens in the winter of 2023 for €5M and is in the middle of his best season as a pro player. Genk are said to be hesitant to move on from the 24 year old who has been a key member of their first place squad.

Benfica are hoping to test the resolve of the Belgian club and are said to have made an initial offer of €10M for Tolu's services, but Genk is said to be looking for close to double that amount if they are to move on from their current starting striker.

With the transfer window set to close for most leagues next week, look for Benfica to press forward for a striker if they are to lose Cabral.