Former Liverpool striker Awoniyi and agent land in Greece for transfer talks with Nottingham Forest

Published: June 19, 2022

Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest are moving closer to the capture of former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

According to Mirror and The Times reporter, Jacque Talbot, the Nigeria international and his agent have traveled to Athens, Greece to discuss a potential transfer with Nottingham Forest hierarchy.

Understand Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign Union Berlin forward Taiwo Awoniyi. The striker and his agent flew to Athens to speak with the Reds' hierarchy over a possible move. Terms were discussed and seems like there's a mutual willingness to get a deal done.
— Jacque Talbot (@jac_talbot) June 19, 2022

Awoniyi was one of the top scorers in the German Bundesliga last season, mustering fifteen goals in thirty one appearances, and a return to England is on the cards.

The 2013 U17 World Cup winner has a release clause of 20 million euros - a fee that should not be a stumbling block given that the Reds have landed a huge financial windfall following their promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs.

Awoniyi was on the books of Liverpool for six years but a work permit obstacle prevented him from making an official appearance for the club before joining Union Berlin on a permanent deal last summer.

Apart from his time at Union Berlin on a temporary basis, the Nigeria international also enjoyed loan spells at FSV Frankfurt, NEC Nijmegen, Royal Excel Mouscron, KAA Gent and Mainz 05.

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