Nottingham Forest have stepped up their preparations for a first Premier League season since 1999 with the signing of Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi. Awoniyi, who scored 20 goals in 43 games in all competitions in his last season in Germany, becomes Forest’s first senior signing since gaining promotion back to the Premier League. Forest head coach Steve Cooper said: “There’s been a lot of interest in Taiwo from other Premier League clubs and other clubs across Europe, so we’re delighted that he’s chosen Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper is delighted to land a striker (PA Images/Mike Egerton)Liverpool are set to receive 10 per cent of the fee under the terms of his departure. “I’m very excited to be here at Nottingham Forest,” he told the club’s website.

Source: The Guardian June 25, 2022 09:37 UTC