Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare completes Ajax medical ahead of imminent Wolves loan departure

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare has completed his medical with Ajax as he closes in on a loan move to the Dutch giants.

The 25-year-old Nigeria international has also completed the necessary paperwork for the proposed transfer, with the deal now at an advanced stage.

Arokodare is expected to join Ajax on loan for the upcoming campaign, with the Eredivisie club holding an option to make the move permanent for £17 million.

Ajax will pay an initial £1 million loan fee for the forward, while Wolves could receive additional payments if the Dutch side qualify for the league phase of a European competition.

Arokodare finally set to leave Wolves

The move represents a breakthrough for Arokodare, who has been eager to leave Wolves this summer after struggling to secure his preferred destination.

Wolves had previously turned down approaches from Fiorentina and Trabzonspor for the striker as negotiations over his future continued.

With Ajax now completing the formalities for his arrival, Arokodare is on course to begin a new chapter in the Netherlands and will hope to establish himself as an important attacking option for the club.

His move to Ajax also provides the Nigerian forward with an opportunity to regain momentum after an unsettled period at Wolves.

Training row added to difficult summer

Arokodare’s situation at Wolves attracted further attention last week when he reportedly refused to leave the pitch during a training session.

The incident contributed to the cancellation of the session and added to speculation surrounding his future at the Premier League club.

Despite the controversy, Arokodare’s imminent switch to Ajax offers him a fresh start and the chance to focus on his football.

The forward will now look to complete the final stages of his move and begin preparations with Ajax as he seeks regular playing time and a more prominent role.

Should Ajax decide to activate the £17 million option at the end of the loan spell, Arokodare would make his stay in Amsterdam permanent and continue his career in the Dutch top flight.