Former Liverpool Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to complete a move to Nottingham Forest. He is set to do his medical at Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest ahead of his £17.5m move to the club.
Taiwo Awoniyi is set to become Nottingham Forest’s first signing of the summer. The German Bundesliga side, Union Berlin has agreed to his transfer to the East Midlands club.
The striker was released by Liverpool last season to the German side Union Berlin. Since the striker joined the club, he has been very impressive attracting interest from many clu8bs across Europe. The likes of Watford, West Ham United and Leeds United have earlier made inquiries about the player. Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest are now the club the Super Eagles striker will Join.
The 24-year-old scored 20 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions for Union Berlin last season. Taiwo Awoniyi was at the Capital Club on Wednesdays to say goodbye to his teammates. Awoniyi is set to fulfil his wish of playing in the Premier League after failing to make a single appearance for Liverpool during his six-year association with the Reds.
The Nigerian spent the 2020-21 season on loan with Union Berlin, before signing on a permanent deal for £6.5m last summer.