Taiwo Awoniyi: Coventry linked with Nigeria striker as Forest future comes under scrutiny

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been linked with a move from Nottingham Forest to Coventry, with the transfer rumour emerging on 15 August 2026.

Awoniyi, 29, joined Forest from Union Berlin in July 2022 for €20.5m and remains under contract until 30 June 2027. His current market value is listed at €8m, potentially placing the forward among the club’s significant outgoing-transfer considerations should interest develop into a formal approach.

The centre-forward has made 90 Premier League appearances, scoring 21 goals and providing six assists. He has also recorded 21 goals in 64 Bundesliga appearances, reflecting his experience in England and Germany.

Awoniyi began his senior career with Liverpool before spending time on loan at FSV Frankfurt, NEC Nijmegen, Mouscron, Mainz and Union Berlin. His permanent move to Union preceded his switch to Forest, where he has been registered as the club’s number nine.

He is a former winner of the Under-17 World Cup with Nigeria in 2013 and also lifted the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations and Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations in 2015.

There is no indication in the available information that an agreement has been reached between Forest and Coventry, or that a transfer fee has been negotiated. Awoniyi’s current contract leaves Forest with him tied to the club for the 2026-27 season.