# Turkish preseason moves and Arokodare's Ajax impact > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-football-clubs-summer-activities > Updated: 2026-09-13T09:43:03.000Z. Sources: 131. Developments: 34. Pre‑season activity among Turkish Süper Lig sides has intensified. Trabzonspor continued its recruitment drive, renewing talks for Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, probing Belgian forward Dodi Lukebakio and Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, and ultimately securing centre‑back Cenk Özkacar from Valencia on a three‑year deal worth €1.75 million. Beşiktaş entered the market for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and Belgian defender Arthur Theate, while Konyaspor and Göztepe completed pre‑season camps in Slovenia. Further preparations include Fatih Karagümrük signing Manolis Siopis and Muhammed Emin Sarıkaya, while Göztepe introduced four new players following an undefeated Slovenian camp. Other clubs, such as Kayserispor and Gençlerbirliği, have progressed through various stages of high-altitude or regional training camps. The Arokodare saga has transitioned from a transfer dispute to an active role at Ajax. Following a training‑ground standoff at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare completed a season‑long loan to Ajax. The deal includes a non‑compulsory option to buy estimated between £17 million and €22 million. Arokodare has integrated quickly, scoring on his friendly debut against Volendam and receiving UEFA clearance for competitive play in the Conference League against Shelbourne. In his Eredivisie debut against PEC Zwolle, Arokodare provided an assist as a substitute. His impact continued in a UEFA Conference League play-off against FC Sion, where he scored a header 43 seconds after entering as a substitute and provided an assist for Davy Klaassen in a 4-2 victory. He subsequently scored twice in his first competitive start, helping Ajax secure a 5-3 win to qualify for the tournament’s league phase. He has since recorded his first Eredivisie goal during a 4-0 away win against Telstar. Following his move, Arokodare has maintained high productivity, recording seven goal contributions—five goals and two assists—in his first seven appearances, averaging one involvement approximately every 40 minutes. ## Claims - Tolu Arokodare joined Ajax on a season‑long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Fatih Karagümrük signed Greek midfielder Manolis Siopis. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Fatih Karagümrük also signed defender Muhammed Emin Sarıkaya from 1461 Trabzon. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Manolis Siopis previously played for Alanyaspor and Trabzonspor, winning one Süper Lig and one Turkish Cup. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The loan includes an option for Ajax to purchase Arokodare for around €22 million. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Arokodare said he cannot wait to start playing for Ajax. (corroborated by 2 sources) - He is the eighth Nigerian (Super Eagles) player to play for Ajax. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kayserispor completed the first stage of its preseason camp at Erciyes and beat Iran U‑23 1‑0. (single source) - Gençlerbirliği started the third stage of its preseason at Düzce Topuk Yaylası, scheduled until 6 August. (single source) - Konyaspor fans demanded three to four point signings before the season start. (single source) - Göztepe completed an unbeaten Slovenian camp with four wins and one draw, scoring nine goals and conceding three. (single source) - Göztepe added four new signings: Sinclair Armstrong, Andre Henrique, Alex Matos and Sonko Sundberg. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Ajax players Julian Brandt and Tolu Arokodare receive praise after victory Analysts praise Ajax players Julian Brandt and Tolu Arokodare following the club's 5-1 win over Fortuna Sittard. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-players-julian-brandt-and-tolu-arokodare-receive-praise-after-victory ### 2026-09-11: Tolu Arokodare finds early success on loan at Ajax Ajax loanee Tolu Arokodare has recorded seven goal contributions in seven matches, averaging an involvement every 40 minutes since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tolu-arokodare-finds-early-success-on-loan-at-ajax ### 2026-09-06: Ajax manager warns Super Eagles coach over Tolu Arokodare Ajax manager Míchel Sánchez has warned Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle about Tolu Arokodare’s energy levels following the striker's substitution during a match against PSV. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-manager-warns-super-eagles-coach-over-tolu-arokodare ### 2026-08-31: Tolu Arokodare scores first Ajax league goal Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare scored his first Eredivisie goal for Ajax in a 4-0 victory over Telstar. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tolu-arokodare-scores-first-ajax-league-goal ### 2026-08-28: Tolu Arokodare scores twice as Ajax qualify for Conference League Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare scored twice in his first start to help Ajax defeat FC Sion 5-3, securing qualification for the UEFA Conference League league phase. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tolu-arokodare-scores-twice-as-ajax-defeat-fc-sion ### 2026-08-21: Tolu Arokodare shines in Ajax victory over FC Sion Tolu Arokodare scored and provided an assist as a substitute to help Ajax defeat FC Sion 4-2 in a UEFA Conference League play-off, marking a strong start to his loan spell from Wolves. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tolu-arokodare-shines-in-ajax-victory-over-fc-sion ### 2026-08-13: Tolu Arokodare makes impactful Ajax debut with assist Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare marked his Ajax debut with an assist in a 2-0 win over PEC Zwolle, expressing readiness to support the club's championship ambitions regardless of his role. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tolu-arokodare-makes-impactful-ajax-debut-with-assist ### 2026-08-04: Tolu Arokodare cleared for Ajax debut in UEFA Conference League Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare is cleared by UEFA to debut for Ajax in the Conference League tie against Shelbourne after a loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tolu-arokodare-cleared-for-ajax-debut-in-uefa-conference-league ### 2026-08-02: Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare nets debut goal as Ajax beat Volendam 3-2 Tolu Arokodare scored on his Ajax debut, helping the Dutch side beat Volendam 3‑2 after a season‑long loan from Wolverhampton with a future purchase option. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-striker-tolu-arokodare-nets-debut-goal-as-ajax-beat-volendam-3-2 ### 2026-07-29: Tolu Arokodare loaned from Wolves to Ajax with option to buy Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on a season‑long loan from Wolves, with a £17‑22 million option to buy, after a difficult spell in England. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tolu-arokodare-joins-ajax-on-seasonlong-loan-from-wolves ### 2026-07-27: Ajax close to loan deal for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Ajax are finalising a season‑long loan for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton, with a €22 million optional buy‑out and full salary paid by Ajax. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-close-to-loan-deal-for-striker-tolu-arokodare-from-wolverhampton ### 2026-07-27: Turkish clubs gear up for 2026‑27 season with transfers and training camps Turkish clubs announce transfers and start preseason camps for 2026‑27, with Fatih Karagümrük signing Manolis Siopis, Göztepe completing an unbeaten Slovenian camp, and multiple clubs reporting injuries and fan 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gztepe-finishes-slovenia-preseason-camp-unbeaten ### 2026-07-22: Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces training cancellation amid transfer dispute Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare sat on the training pitch, prompting a cancelled session and highlighting a transfer clash with Fiorentina versus a Trabzonspor offer. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wolves-cancel-training-as-striker-tolu-arokodare-protests-transfer ### 2026-07-20: Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare sparks training bust‑up amid transfer saga Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the training pitch, causing a session cancellation; his future is uncertain with Genoa, Fiorentina, Ajax and Trabzonspor showing interest, and FIFA’s new player‑‑c 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-resumes-talks-to-sign-nigerian-striker-tolu-arokodare ### 2026-07-18: Trabzonspor secures Cenk Özkacar from Valencia for €1.75 million Trabzonspor signed defender Cenk Özkacar from Valencia for €1.75 million, payable in six installments, on a 3+1‑year contract with a €1.25 million net salary and a possible increase to €1.35 million in 2029‑30. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-secures-cenk-zkacar-from-valencia-for-175-million ### 2026-07-18: Konyaspor ends Slovenia camp after 3-1 friendly defeat to Zalaegerszegi Konyaspor finished its Slovenian pre‑season camp on 19 July after a 3‑1 friendly loss to Zalaegerszegi, with Jackson Muleka scoring the lone goal. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konyaspor-ends-slovenia-camp-after-3-1-friendly-defeat-to-zalaegerszegi ### 2026-07-16: Trabzonspor Signs Defender Cenk Özkaçar on €1.25 M Annual Salary Deal Trabzonspor signed defender Cenk Özkaçar from Valencia on a 3+1 deal with €1.25 M per‑season salary and a €1.75 M fee; his arrival drew fan praise. The club also sold youngster Oulai to Fiorentina for about €30 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-signs-defender-cenk-zkaar-from-valencia-for-17-million ### 2026-07-15: Konyaspor beats Zorya Luhansk 2-1 in pre‑season friendly in Slovenia Konyaspor defeated Zorya Luhansk 2-1 in a pre‑season friendly at Kidričevo Stadium, Slovenia. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konyaspor-beats-zorya-luhansk-2-1-in-preseason-friendly-in-slovenia ### 2026-07-14: Trabzonspor and Göztepe intensify pre‑season training and transfer moves in Slovenia Trabzonspor and Göztepe are in Slovenia for pre‑season camps, boosting conditioning and pursuing transfers, while Konyaspor also trains there ahead of upcoming friendlies. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gztepe-and-trabzonspor-push-ahead-with-preseason-transfer-moves ### 2026-07-14: Beşiktaş targets Vlahovic as Turkish clubs announce several new signings Turkish clubs are active: Amedspor signs Umut Meraş; Beşiktaş eyes Vlahovic and Theate; Elazığspor adds Muhammed Demirci; Antalyaspor plans a press conference on allegations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-moves-to-sign-dutch-defender-rick-van-drongelen ### 2026-07-12: European clubs chase midfielders Sofyan Amrabat and Youri Tielemans in summer transfer window Al‑Ittihad's €20 m offer for Sofyan Amrabat threatens Real Betis' target, while Manchester United trigger a €41 m clause to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-clubs-chase-midfielders-sofyan-amrabat-and-youri-tielemans-in-summer-transfer-window ### 2026-07-12: Trabzonspor ramps up transfer activity ahead of pre‑season camp Trabzonspor is targeting defender Cenk Özkacar and five other positions ahead of its 23 July Austria camp, with the 10+4 foreign‑player rule driving a search for domestic talent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-ramps-up-transfer-activity-ahead-of-preseason-camp ### 2026-07-11: Wolves reject Fiorentina and Trabzonspor bids for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare Wolves have rejected bids from Fiorentina and Trabzonspor for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, valuing him over €20 m; the player is not keen on a move. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wolves-reject-fiorentina-bid-as-trabzonspor-submits-offer-for-striker-tolu-arokodare ### 2026-07-11: Trabzonspor targets multiple defensive signings, including Valencia centre‑back Cenk Özkaçar Trabzonspor is pursuing defender Cenk Özkaçar from Valencia, Venezuelan defender Christian Makoun from Levski Sofia, and monitoring forward Ali Habeşoğlu, focusing on strengthening its back line. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-targets-venezuelan-defender-christian-makoun ### 2026-07-09: Kosovan forwards Asllani and Dellova secure moves to top European clubs Kosovan striker Fisnik Asllani eyes a Barcelona move as Dortmund talks stall, while defender Lumbardh Dellova prepares to join Turkish side Amedspor after CSKA Sofia release. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovan-forwards-asllani-and-dellova-secure-moves-to-top-european-clubs ### 2026-07-08: Turkish forwards Emre Mor and Emin Bayram sign new club contracts Turkish winger Emre Mor signs a two‑year deal with Dutch club NEC, while defender Emin Bayram moves from Belgium’s Westerlo to Turkey’s Başakşehir for about €5 million. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-forwards-emre-mor-and-emin-bayram-sign-new-club-contracts ### 2026-07-07: Trabzonspor accelerates loan bid for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Trabzonspor has offered a loan with a purchase option for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton, negotiating salary and aiming to complete the deal before pre‑season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-targets-nationalteam-experience-and-a-striker-loan-in-its-summer-rebuild ### 2026-06-24: Trabzonspor outlines transfer targets and revises plans ahead of new season Trabzonspor targets domestic wingers Yusuf Sarı and Emre Kılınç, eyes Belgian winger Dodi Lukebakio, and plans pre‑season meetings under Fatih Tekke. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-strengthens-squad-with-yusuf-sar-emre-kln-and-targets-midfielder-gustavo-hamer ### 2026-06-23: Turkish clubs eye European internationals Lukebakio and Amrabat Trabzonspor aims to sign Belgian winger Dodi Lukebakio for €20 m, while Beşiktaş pursues Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat for about €10 m, as Turkish clubs revamp squads. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-clubs-eye-european-internationals-lukebakio-and-amrabat ### 2026-06-23: AS Roma striker Artem Dovbyk linked with moves to Real Betis, Ajax and Trabzonspor Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, Roma forward, is being pursued by Real Betis, Ajax and Turkish club Trabzonspor as Roma seeks a €25 million fee this summer. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-striker-artem-dovbyk-linked-with-moves-to-real-betis-ajax-and-trabzonspor ### 2026-06-20: Trabzonspor eyes several new signings as preseason approaches Trabzonspor is targeting striker Artem Dovbyk, forward Otavio and World Cup prospects, while also discussing a potential swap with Beşiktaş for Arda Öztürk. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-eyes-portuguese-midfielder-otavio-transfer ### 2026-06-09: Turkish football clubs Kırıkkale FK and Trabzonspor announce new signings ahead of the season Turkish clubs Kırıkkale FK and Trabzonspor bolstered squads with new signings, including Austrian striker Christopher Jakob Kröhn for Kırıkkale and several Turkish players for Trabzonspor. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-football-clubs-krkkale-fk-and-trabzonspor-announce-new-signings-ahead-of-the-season ### 2026-06-05: Turkish clubs Bursaspor and Trabzonspor accelerate summer transfer activity Bursaspor and Trabzonspor boost their squads this summer, with Bursaspor seeking balanced signings and Trabzonspor adding five players while mounting pressure on coach Fatih Tekke. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-clubs-bursaspor-and-trabzonspor-accelerate-summer-transfer-activity ### 2026-06-04: Turkish clubs start free youth football academy trials in Manisa and Trabzon Manisa FK and Barva Football Academy launch free youth football trials in Manisa and Trabzon, aiming to develop talent and promote children’s social and emotional growth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-clubs-start-free-youth-football-academy-trials-in-manisa-and-trabzon --- Cite as: Turkish preseason moves and Arokodare's Ajax impact. 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