Friday, June 19, 2026

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Forest ready to cash in on Awoniyi

Awoniyi

Awoniyi

Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Nottingham Forest could cash in on Super Eagles Taiwo Awoniyi if he fails to gain the trust of his new manager.

Given the attacking options at Pereira’s disposal, there is a growing feeling that the striker is not part of his plans, and he could leave as part of a busy transfer window at Forest.

Brown told Football Insider last month that Nottingham Forest want to sign a new striker amid concerns about their current options as they aim to land a reliable goalscorer.

The arrival of a new forward would likely spell the end of Awoniyi’s spell at the City Ground as he would be forced even further down the pecking order.

After Pereira confirmed he believes Wood and Jesus can offer more to his team than the Nigeria international, there is a growing feeling he will be moved on.

“Nottingham Forest will be prepared to let Awoniyi move on,” Brown told Football Insider.

“While he’s been there, he’s not been consistent enough, and every now and then he can do something positive but then he’ll fade away again.”