{"id":906177,"date":"2026-04-20T05:25:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/906177\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T05:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:25:17","slug":"23m-premier-league-star-set-to-leave-after-being-aggressor-in-dressing-room-bust-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/906177\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a323m Premier League star set to leave after being aggressor in dressing room bust-up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Tolu Arokodare is expected to leave Wolves this summer after a dressing room bust-up, talkSPORT understands.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The striker clashed with teammate Mateus Mane following their side&#8217;s defeat to <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113196\/west-ham-united\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham<\/a> earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tolu-arokodare-wolverhampton-wanderers-emirates-1074796587.jpg\" data-caption=\"Arokodare is set to leave Wolves this summer after a dressing room bust-up\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tolu-arokodare-wolverhampton-wanderers-emirates-1074796587.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Arokodare is set to leave Wolves this summer after a dressing room bust-upCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>Arokodare was the sole aggressor in the bust-up, which took place following the match.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113211\/wolverhampton-wanderers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wolves<\/a> were thrashed 4-0 at the London Stadium on April 10 to accelerate their inevitable <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/premier-league\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Premier League<\/a> relegation.<\/p>\n<p>Arokodare made a 19-minute cameo off the bench during the defeat.<\/p>\n<p>He was then an unused substitute as Wolves were beaten 3-0 by <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113088\/leeds-united\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leeds United<\/a> on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE IN FOOTBALL<\/p>\n<p>His time at Molineux now appears to be up despite having four years left on his contract.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old was signed from Belgian club Genk last summer in a deal worth \u00a323million.<\/p>\n<p>Upon his arrival, he penned a contract through to the summer of 2029, with the option of a further year.<\/p>\n<p>Club sources have told talkSPORT that the matter has been dealt with following Arokodare&#8217;s clash with Mane.<\/p>\n<p>He was joined on the bench by Mane at Elland Road, with the teenager replacing Angel Gomes during the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Arokodare has scored three goals in 28 Premier League appearances for Wolves this season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mateus Mane of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateus-mane-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-1074534759.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mane was involved in the altercation, but Arokodare is said to have been the sole aggressor\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateus-mane-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-1074534759.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Mane was involved in the altercation, but Arokodare is said to have been the sole aggressorCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>The last of those strikes came in their 2-2 draw with <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113021\/brentford\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brentford<\/a> on March 16.<\/p>\n<p>However, it appears the Nigeria international will not be part of the Wolves squad in the Championship next season.<\/p>\n<p>Wolves on the brink<\/p>\n<p>Rob Edwards&#8217; side are on the brink of relegation following back-to-back defeats.<\/p>\n<p>Wolves are 15 points from safety with just five matches remaining this season.<\/p>\n<p>Their relegation will be confirmed on Monday night if West Ham avoid defeat against <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113043\/crystal-palace\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crystal Palace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It would end the club&#8217;s eight-year stay in the top-flight following promotion back in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"General image of Molineux, home stadium of Wolverhampton Wanderers\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Shutterstock Editorial\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dataco-restrictions-apply-see-www-1060244993.jpg\" data-caption=\"Wolves will be relegated on Monday if West Ham avoid defeat against Palace\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dataco-restrictions-apply-see-www-1060244993.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Wolves will be relegated on Monday if West Ham avoid defeat against PalaceCredit: Shutterstock Editorial<\/p>\n<p>During that time, they have twice finished seventh as well as reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League during the 2019\/20 season.<\/p>\n<p>Wolves host <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113181\/tottenham-hotspur\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> and Sunderland in their next two matches before travelling to Brighton on May 9.<\/p>\n<p>Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n<p>Their final home fixture of the season comes against Fulham eight days later.<\/p>\n<p>They then conclude the campaign away to relegation rivals Burnley on Sunday, May 24.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tolu Arokodare is expected to leave Wolves this summer after a dressing room bust-up, talkSPORT understands. 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