Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi
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Coventry City have agreed a deal to sign striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest, ending his injury-hit spell at the City Ground.
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Attributed to original sourceCoventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
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What happened
Coventry City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi. Awoniyi joined Forest from Union Berlin in 2022 but has struggled with injuries and fallen out of favour, making limited appearances. The transfer is expected to be finalized in the coming days, giving Coventry a proven Premier League-level striker as they push for promotion. Forest are offloading the player as part of a squad restructuring under their current management.
Chance analysis
Awoniyi arrives at Coventry as a high-ceiling signing whose Premier League and Bundesliga pedigree could be decisive in a promotion push, but his persistent injury record is a significant risk factor. For Forest, offloading his wages is a clear positive financially, freeing up budget for new recruits. The deal reflects Forest's continued squad trim and Coventry's ambition to add top-flight quality to their attacking line.
Coventry gain a potentially elite Championship striker but inherit injury risk; Forest free up wages and squad space as they continue their rebuild.
Monitor Awoniyi's fitness and Coventry's attacking output after his arrival; his availability and form could materially shift their promotion odds.