Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey. (REUTERS/Paul Childs)
Fulham’s 2024/25 season was a blend of promise and frustration.
The Cottagers played an attractive, free-flowing style of football that often dazzled fans and rival defenders alike. Their attack was driven by the efforts of Raúl Jiménez, who ended the campaign with a respectable 12 Premier League goals, showcasing his ability to lead the line and produce moments of magic.
Supporting him was Rodrigo Muniz, who contributed eight goals.
Not a bad return by any means, but perhaps not enough to push the Cottagers into European spots — a finish their style of play arguably deserved, with Marco Silva’s side finishing the season in 11th.
With the departure of Brazilian duo Willian and Carlos Vinícius on free transfers after their contracts expired, Fulham are now looking to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
And it seems they have one man already in mind: Tolu Arokodare.
Fulham Open Talks for Tolu Arokodare
According to a new report from The Sun, Fulham have begun exploratory talks to sign Nigerian international striker Tolu Arokodare, a towering 6’4″ forward known for his pace and clinical finishing.
The 24-year-old recently changed agencies to help facilitate a move to the Premier League, and he is said to be eager to make the jump to English football.
Arokodare enjoyed a breakthrough season with Genk last year, scoring 23 goals across all competitions and finishing as joint top scorer in the Belgian Pro League. His performances have earned widespread acclaim, including praise from Belgium international and Royal Antwerp defender Toby Alderweireld, who called him “one of the best strikers in Belgium.”
Fulham’s interest is seen as a strategic move to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season. Manchester United and AC Milan are also said to be monitoring his situation.
The potential signing is further boosted by Arokodare’s reported close friendships with current Fulham players Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, which could help his adaptation both on and off the pitch.
Combining his imposing height with speed and a deadly eye for goal, Arokodare offers Fulham a dynamic goal threat and the promise of a new focal point in their attack as they look to bolster their attacking output heading into 2025/26.
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