Sky Sports are reporting interest in Taiwo Awoniyi as West Ham look for reinforcements under new boss Graham Potter
West Ham are said to have begun talks with Nottingham Forest over a January transfer for striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
No sum has been specified, but Sky are saying that the Hammers are making a “serious attempt” to recruit Awoniyi, the Nigerian international whose goals helped Forest stay in the top division in their first two seasons after being promoted.
The 27-year-old has had an injury-plagued season with the Reds, although he did score his first goal of the season in their 3-0 top-flight triumph over Wolves last week. He also appeared briefly off the bench against his former club Liverpool on Tuesday night.
Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg told X this morning: “West Ham are now making a serious bid to sign Taiwo Awoniyi with immediate effect. Talks have begun. The 27-year-old striker is under contract with Forest until 2027.
Forest have made it clear that they will only consider moving Awoniyi if a successor is found first, and they are believed to be interested in Santiago Giménez, Feyenoord’s Mexican striker who turned them down in the summer.
In response to the revelation, Sky Sports’ Midlands reporter Danyal Khan said: “To be honest, it would make a lot of sense.” We were discussing how West Ham sorely needed a striker after Niclas Füllkrug’s injury and Michail Antonio’s long-term absence.
“Talking about Awoniyi again, I saw Forest play against Luton in the FA Cup on Saturday.” He started the game but appeared to need additional time to get up to speed. His touch was somewhat wrong.
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