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KRK Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed he’s a Manchester United fan amid hyperlinks with a shock transfer to Outdated Trafford this summer time.
The 6’6″ frontman is a goal for the Pink Devils because the membership searches for a brand new quantity 9 to bolster Ruben Amorim’s ahead line.
Each of United’s senior strikers – Ramsmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee – struggled final season, combining for simply seven targets within the Premier League.
A £30 million pursuit of Liam Delap failed after the England U-21 worldwide rejected United’s advances in favour of a transfer to Chelsea. Equally, Amorim is eager for a reunion with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres however the 27-year-old Swede is prioritising a change to Arsenal over United.
The Reds have additionally expressed curiosity in Hugo Ekitike, Eintracht Frankfurt’s ahead, however a deal is predicted to be costly and Liverpool are additionally on the hunt for the Frenchman.
It means United could also be compelled to buy in unfamiliar markets for another choice up entrance this summer time – with Arokodare becoming the invoice completely.
The 24-year-old has loved an excellent marketing campaign in Belgium, scoring 23 instances in all competitions for Genk whereas offering an extra seven assists, as he helped propel his aspect to the title final season. His intimidating stature permits Genk to focus on him straight as he can maintain the ball up with ease and convey teammates in with good link-up play.
Amorim is thought to favor an imposing centre-forward who can act as a fulcrum for his crew. However Arokodare retains shocking velocity for such a tall body, enabling him to stretch defences in addition to maintain them off.
United executives, Jason Wilcox (sporting director) and Christopher Vivell (head of recruitment), are each mentioned to “admire” the Nigeria worldwide after the membership’s scouting crew recommended him as a goal.
And Arokodare might be accessible for as little as £20 million in accordance with report relayed by The Peoples Particular person, with Liga Portugal aspect Benfica additionally within the hunt for the striker.
However, in an interview with SportsBoom (as relayed by The Metro), the 24-year-old revealed he’s a boyhood United fan and it could be a “dream” to maneuver to England.
“Clearly, it’s a dream to play within the Premier League, however I’ve my eyes on it for positive,’ he mentioned. “No matter choices I’ve, I’ll take my time and make the very best resolution. I’m a Manchester United fan, and if it occurs, it could imply quite a bit to me and my household.”
With a bunch of gamers arriving on the Theatre of Goals in recent times who had been drawn in by the wage packet quite than the Pink shirt, it’s refreshing to listen to a possible signing discuss with United’s hollowed floor in the identical phrases a fan within the stands would.
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