Taiwo Awoniyi

2022 - 6 - 21

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Taiwo Awoniyi: Nottingham Forest transfer target assessed (Sportinglife.com)

Taiwo Awoniyi has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Nottingham Forest leading the race, Ninad Barbadikar explains what he could bring in ...

Previously on the books of Liverpool having joined in 2015, Awoniyi’s career was mismanaged to say the least. He is also comfortable receiving long-passes and either bringing the ball down to keep possession or knock it on to a on-rushing team-mate of his. Higher PPDA (Passes allowed per defensive action) indicates a less intense press and vice versa. The Nigerian striker formed a potent partnership with two players for Union Berlin last season. Where Awoniyi’s weaknesses lie is his limited ability in possession of the ball at his feet, he has never been required to be creative on the ball at Union, however, there are occasions where some of the team’s counter-attacks can break down because Awoniyi failed to find the all-important final pass to one of his team-mates. With Awoniyi, given the type of player he is and the style of football he has played at Union Berlin, there should be enough cause for optimism given that Forest will head into the 22/23 season as underdogs much like Union have been ever since they got promoted to the Bundesliga back in the 19/20 season.

Former Liverpool Flop Set To Sign For Nottingham Forest (SPORTbible)

Steve Cooper's side are keen to add to their squad which gained promotion after beating Huddersfield Town in the playoff final, with a striker their first port ...

Manchester United’s Dean Henderson is also thought to be on Cooper’s radar after Brice Samba left the club to likely join Lens. Henderson is wantaway at Old Trafford after failing to break in to the first-team. They are set to go on a mini-spree after Cooper has confirmed his long-term plans for the club. Steve Cooper’s side are keen to add to their squad which gained promotion after beating Huddersfield Town in the playoff final, with a striker their first port of call in the transfer market.

Klopp backs Taiwo Awoniyi's move to the Premier League - Latest ... (Brila)

Former Mainz forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been backed by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to join Premier League side, Nottingham Forest, this summer.

The only players to score more than him in the Bundesliga last season were Modeste, Nkunku, Haaland, Schick, and Lewandowski. Awoniyi ended last season as Union Berlin’s top scorer with 20 goals in all competitions. The former Mainz 05 striker finished the last Bundesliga season with 15 Goals and is currently Union Berlin’s record top scorer in the league.

Nottingham Forest close to securing first signing of Taiwo Awoniyi (FootballFanCast.com)

What's the latest? According to Midlands football reporter for The Telegraph John Percy, Nottingham Forest are close to making their first signing of the summer ...

Interestingly, he ranked first in the entire top five European leagues for tackles made in the opponent’s half last season (332). The Nigerian star who was hailed “sensational” by Achim Beierlorzer is reportedly keen for a move back to the Premier League, and Nottingham Forest are more than capable of giving Awoniyi that opportunity as they are in need of reinforcements in their striker role. Steve Cooper will be delighted that Nottingham Forest are close to making their first signing ahead of their long-awaited return to the Premier League in a few weeks’ time, as the manager sets out to build and develop his team to compete in the top flight.

Transfer Update: U-17 World Cup winner set to join newly promoted ... (Premium Times)

Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, is being heavily linked to a move to the newly promoted Premier League side, Nottingham Forest, for a proposed fee of ...

Good journalism costs a lot of money. He spent his six-year stint on loan to clubs in Germany, the Netherlands, France and Belgium. He has four caps for the Super Eagles, with one goal.

Jurgen Klopp thinks Nottingham Forest are about to make a very ... (HITC)

Taiwo Awoniyi appears Nottingham Forest-bound this summer and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp remains a big fan of the Union Berlin striker.

What will encourage Forest fans is that Liverpool boss Klopp allegedly believes Awoniyi can make a huge impact in the Premier League and is still a huge admirer of the striker. Awoniyi now qualifies for a work permit having become a key international for Nigeria and Forest are ready to sign him. Union pounced to sign Awoniyi permanently last summer and that proved to be a masterstroke, with the Nigerian bagging 15 goals in 31 games.

Nottingham Forest signing Liverpool old boy could deal Steven ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

The Nigeria international looks set to replace Aston Villa loanee Keinan Davis in the first major change to the side that started the Championship play-off ...

The striker scored 20 goals across all competitions, including four in the Europa Conference League. The Athletic are reporting that Awoniyi 'would be an alternative signing' to the Villa forward. The current high stands at £13million, which Forest paid Benfica to sign the now-departed Joao Carvalho.

Taiwo Awoniyi was Liverpool's 'Erling Haaland' who 'loved to watch ... (talkSPORT.com)

Taiwo Awoniyi was one of just six players to have preceded Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and still been at the club when they won the Premier League.The d.

“I was wondering why, really curious as to what he would be like. “I think he’s found his level there, he’s what you would call a utility player, so he is perfect for the role they’ve given him. “It shows that I did not make a bad decision to sign for Liverpool. I have always said that Liverpool is one of the best things that happened to me as a footballer. “I do not see not being able to play a game in the Premier League as a regret because in life, with time, everything is still possible.” Then, when he signed for Liverpool, I was thinking ‘Wow! Maybe one day I will have my opportunity to meet him.’ And the first time I met him, I realised everything they said about him was true; the smile, the passion, everything he brings to the game.” He told Premium Times Nigeria: “I have to learn how to sew shoes at home just to play football and I remember my dad bought me a football shoe and when it tore, I was forced to look for an alternative myself by going in search of a waste shoe being thrown away.

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