Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi is being linked with a move from Nottingham Forest to Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, with the probability of a deal currently rated at 19% according to Transfermarkt data.
The 28-year-old centre-forward, valued at €14.00m, is the subject of early speculation over a potential return to Germany, where he previously impressed for Union Berlin and Mainz. While no agreement is in place and there is no indication yet of a fee or contract terms, the link raises questions over Forest’s attacking options and Bremen’s search for a proven finisher.
Awoniyi’s market value has been on a downward curve in recent months, falling from a peak of €30m in October 2023 to €14.00m as of October 2025. With no contract expiry date stated in the data, it is unclear how long he has left on his current deal at the City Ground, leaving open – in transfer terms – scenarios ranging from a sale to the possibility of him running down his contract and eventually becoming a free agent.
Born in Ilorin on 12 August 1997, the 1.83m right-footed forward has built a career across several European leagues. After joining Liverpool from Nigeria’s Imperial Academy in 2015, he had loan spells with FSV Frankfurt, NEC Nijmegen, Royal Excel Mouscron, Gent and Mainz before making a permanent switch to Union Berlin and later to Forest in 2022.
Awoniyi has operated primarily as a centre-forward throughout, featuring in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Eredivisie and Belgian Pro League. His past success in Germany, particularly with Union Berlin, underpins Bremen’s reported interest as they look for a physical, penalty-box presence.
Should a move materialise, a return to the Bundesliga could offer Awoniyi the chance to reset his trajectory in a familiar environment and potentially restore both his reputation and market value in the next phase of his career.
