Benfica linked again with Genk striker Tolu

Benfica is once again eyeing Tolu Arokodare, the talented striker from Genk, for a summer transfer. The Nigerian forward's impressive performances have caught the eye of top European clubs. Last season, Benfica showed interest in Arokodare, and now they may look to step up their pursuit when the transfer window opens this summer. 

The race for Arokodare has heated up with giants like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also being linked with also making a move for the striker. Securing a young, scoring forward like Arokodare could boost Benfica’s attack and add long-term value to their squad.

Benfica's interest in Arokodare is not new. Several reports from last season confirmed the club had their eyes on the striker. They admired his physical presence, goal-scoring record, and age—just 24, with room to develop. Some sources even suggested lightweight negotiations with Genk about a possible deal. The club's scouts saw Arokodare as a player who could grow into a leading striker, fitting into Benfica's plans for their attacking line.
 

With the current form of starting XI striker Vangelis Pavlidis, Arokodare would be brought in to back up the Greek international but with Andrea Belotti and Zeki Amdouni loans coming to an end and Benfica looking to move on from Arthur Cabral, the club will need more fire power up front for next season.

Arokodare currently is the top scorer in the Belgian League this season with 17 goals and has scored 22 goals across all competitions while providing 7 helpers in 40 games of action. No dollar figures are yet being disclosed but Benfica may need to go as high as €20M to secure an agreement with Genk and get the player's signature.