Coventry City reach agreement for Forest forward Awoniyi

Coventry City have reached an agreement with Nottingham

Coventry City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest for striker Taiwo Awoniyi, with the deal valued at approximately £17 million.

The 27-year-old Nigeria international has been a target for the Sky Blues throughout this window, and the two clubs have now settled on terms. Personal discussions with the player are expected to progress smoothly, with Awoniyi keen on a move that would offer him regular first-team football.

Awoniyi joined Forest in 2022 from Union Berlin and has been part of their Premier League campaigns since promotion. However, his game time has been limited this season, with competition for places at the City Ground prompting interest from elsewhere.

Coventry, who are pushing for promotion back to

Coventry, who are pushing for promotion back to the top flight, see Awoniyi as a key addition to bolster their attacking options. The fee represents a club-record outlay for the Sky Blues, underlining their ambition under manager Mark Robins.

Nottingham Forest are said to be open to the sale as they look to balance their squad and financial commitments. Awoniyi’s departure would free up space for potential new arrivals before the transfer deadline.

The move is now subject to a medical and final paperwork, with all parties optimistic of completing the transfer in time for the striker to feature in Coventry’s upcoming fixtures.