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Manchester United\u2019s striker search has not gone according to plan, which explains why the club have started keeping tabs on Genk striker Tolu Arokodare.<\/p>\n
Liam Delap was the first option, but despite Jason Wilcox\u2019s hard work<\/a> behind the scenes, the Englishman chose Chelsea<\/a> over the Red Devils.<\/p>\n Ruben Amorim\u2019s priority was Viktor Gyokeres, his Sporting CP protege, but the Swede seems to have his eyes on a move to Arsenal<\/a> where he will get Champions League, and only considers United a backup option at best.<\/p>\n Amorim has indicated in the past that he wants players who want to come to Old Trafford, and not those who want to play in only certain competitions<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tolu Arokodare surprise interest<\/p>\n Victor Osimhen was another target but INEOS cannot afford his wage demands<\/a>, while there are concerns as to whether Hugo Ekitike can translate his Bundesliga form into the Premier League.<\/p>\n Which is why, the 20-time English league champions have been forced to dip into their B list of targets<\/a>, which includes the likes of Moise Kean<\/a>, Randal Kolo Muani<\/a> and now, Genk\u2019s star striker<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old was on fire last season, netting 23 goals in all competitions. finishing as the league\u2019s top scorer, while also registering seven assists.<\/p>\n In his first season in Belgium, he garnered 15 strikes to his name as well as three assists, which shows his consistency and steady improvement.<\/p>\n His form has also attracted the interest of Real Madrid<\/a> as well as AC Milan. Whether these two giants are actually in the race or whether these links are being driven by his agent, only time will tell.<\/p>\n But United are certainly not the only ones in the race, with The Sun<\/a> claiming Fulham have already held talks with the Nigerian\u2019s entourage over a summer move.<\/p>\n Tolu Arokodare has already revealed his dream to play in the English top-flight<\/a>, and as things stand, the Cottagers seem to be in pole position.<\/p>\n \u201cFULHAM are plotting a summer move for Genk\u2019s star striker Tolu Arokodare as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season.<\/p>\n Fulham in the lead<\/p>\n \u201cHis brilliant performances have not gone unnoticed with Manchester United and AC Milan also monitoring the 24-year-old\u2019s progress. Sources close to the player have revealed to SunSport that Arokodare is eager to secure a move to the Premier League.<\/p>\n \u201cFulham have already held exploratory talks with the striker\u2019s entourage following his recent switch of agency, a move aimed at facilitating a transfer to England.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Cottagers boast a growing contingent of Nigerian players, with Arokodare understood to share a strong bond with compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey.\u201d<\/p>\n It would be a coup for Fulham if they win the race, especially given the links he is generating at resent.<\/p>\n The Old Trafford faithful would have loved a more high-profile name to lead the line next season, so hopefully, once player sales take place, the club can try and acquire a more readymade option like perhaps Ollie Watkins<\/a>, due to his Premier League experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n Feature image Gualter Fatia via Getty Images<\/p>\n