Exclusive : Esperance Official Flies Into Abuja To Negotiate With Taiwo Awoniyi, Offers $1 Million Sign - On Bonus

Published: April 25, 2015

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Tunisian powerhouse Esperance have not thrown in the towel in their pursuit of Flying Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

The United Academy starlet earlier stated that he would love to begin his professional career with a European team thereby snubbing the advances of the Blood and Gold.

A highly connected Esperance intermediary has flown into Abuja, where the Nigeria Under 20s are camping, to begin direct negotiations with Taiwo Awoniyi.

The Esperance higher - ups have given the unnamed agent a mandate to get Taiwo Awoniyi at ANY cost, and penetrate the Under 20 National Team camp with money.

For a start, the two - time African champions will offer the 17 - year - old a sign - on bonus of $1 million if he agrees a move to the club.

Taiwo Awoniyi is also attracting interest from Manchester United, Manchester City, Olympiakos, Panathinaikos and Porto amongst others.

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