Coventry City close in on Taiwo Awoniyi transfer as Frank Lampard prepares for Premier League return

Coventry City are set to sign Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest, with the move expected to be completed in the coming days.

The striker is due to join the club managed by Frank Lampard as Coventry City reach the Premier League. Awoniyi’s arrival would make him the latest addition to Lampard’s squad ahead of the club’s return to England’s top flight.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement has been reached for Awoniyi to move from Nottingham Forest to Coventry City. The deal is expected to become final within the next few days, although the transfer fee has not yet been disclosed.

Awoniyi, an international striker for Nigeria, will leave Nottingham Forest for Coventry City once the transaction is formally completed. The move is understood to be a permanent transfer rather than a temporary arrangement.

The recruitment of Awoniyi gives Lampard an experienced attacking option as Coventry City prepare for the demands of the Premier League. However, no details have been released about the length of the player’s contract or the exact financial terms agreed between the two clubs.

Romano’s report indicates that the transfer is progressing towards completion, with only the final stages of the agreement still to be concluded. The precise amount Coventry City will pay Nottingham Forest remains unknown at this stage.

Awoniyi’s switch is therefore expected to be confirmed shortly, subject to the completion of the remaining formalities. Once finalised, he will begin the next stage of his career under Lampard at Coventry City.

The deal links a Nigeria international with a club preparing for Premier League football and represents Coventry City’s move to strengthen their squad with the arrival of a striker from Nottingham Forest.