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Benfica joins race to sign Arokodare

Genk s Tolu Toluwalase Arokodare celebrates during a soccer match between Royal Antwerp FC and KRC Genk, Thursday 26 Dec

Genk s Tolu Toluwalase Arokodare celebrates during a soccer match between Royal Antwerp FC and KRC Genk, Thursday 26 December 2024 in Antwerp, on day 20 of the 2024-2025 season of the Jupiler Pro League first division of the Belgian championship. The Pro League was re-baptised Younited Pro League for the games of matchweek 20, to shine a light on the Younited Belgium charity. KRISTOFxVANxACCOM PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxBELxFRAxNED x109184609x

Belgian Jupiler Pro League Goal King, Tolu Arokodare has not been short of suitors going into the summer transfer window with the latest being Portuguese giant, Benfica.

Arokodare, 24, fired 21 goals for Genk this past season to finish as the top scorer in the league.

He has already been linked with top clubs in Germany, France and even the Premier League.

Voetbalkrant has now quoted Portuguese sources as saying Benfica is interested in signing the big striker.