Napoli have turned their attention to KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare as they search for a replacement following Romelu Lukaku’s injury — www.isagoal.com reports.
According to reports, the Serie A side already made contact with the Nigerian striker’s camp, with his value placed between €18 and €25 million after finishing as Belgium’s top scorer last season.
On paper, the deal looks like a perfect fit, but the shadow of Victor Osimhen’s bitter Napoli exit continues to hover over talks.
Osimhen was once Napoli’s golden boy after firing them to a historic Scudetto in 2023, only to be frozen out, stripped of his No. 9 shirt, and shipped away.
The episode left Nigerian fans furious, branding Napoli’s treatment of their star as disrespectful to African talent.
That perception still lingers, and it makes many wary of seeing another Super Eagles striker walk into a similar situation.
Arokodare could get the lure of regular minutes and Champions League nights in Italy, but the fear of history repeating itself is real.
For now, caution and curiosity surround his next move.
This article was updated 1 day ago