Genk hitman Tolu Arokodare has said it would “mean a lot” to join Manchester United amid speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford. The Nigeria international has made waves after the highest-scoring season of his career to date and is now attracting attention from the big leagues. An outstanding 2024/25 campaign saw him net 23 goals in 45 appearances for Genk to capture United’s attention. The Red Devils appear to be on the verge of signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo but seem eager to continue reinforcing their attacking options. Ruben Amorim made a swift start to his first summer in England by wrapping up a £62.5million move for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha. And United look set to spend a similar fee bringing Mbeumo to the Theatre of Dreams. Arokodare, 24, boasted an impressive tally of 30 direct goal contributions this season, an average of two in every three games. And to make United’s job easier, he revealed his long-held admiration for the club and his aspiration to compete in the Premier League . “Obviously, it’s a dream to play in the Premier League, but I have my eyes on it for sure,” he told Sports Boom (via the Manchester Evening News ). “Whatever options I have, I’ll take my time and make the best decision. “I’m a Manchester United fan, and if it happens, it would mean a lot to me and my family. Of course, it would be a dream come true.” Since his arrival at Genk in January 2023, Arokodare has amassed 40 goals in 108 appearances, along with 12 assists. And after taking some time to find his feet in the Pro League, he now looks like an asset capable of completing another step up in his career. Only Sint-Truiden forward Adriano Bertaccini matched Arokodare for goals scored this season. However, Genk’s leading man pipped his peer to the Pro League’s Golden Boot after racking up more assists. Amorim is clear in his mission to improve United’s array of attacking options after a dismal 2024/25 campaign up front. The 44 goals scored marked the club’s lowest goal tally in the Premier League era, not to mention their worst finish on record after placing 15th. Rasmus Hojlund failed to inspire as United’s go-to frontman and looked out of his depth at times despite showing promise in the past. And Joshua Zirkzee, who arrived from Bologna for £36.5million last summer, had a stuttering debut season before his campaign was effectively ended by injury in April. The arrival of Cunha and possibly Mbeumo strengthens their depth in attack, but Arokodare would present a different presence altogether. The relative unknown boasts a surprising turn of pace considering he stands at 6’5″ tall and would offer Amorim a more traditional target man capable of imposing himself on opposition defences. That being said, Arokodare also veers from the standard hold-up play in that he likes to drop into the wider channels to open up space for his team-mates. And it appears that if United like what they see, he’d do his bit to make the move happen. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.