By Wale Mustapha
Everton are reportedly set to make a late move for Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi on deadline day, as the Premier League side looks to strengthen their squad before the window closes.
The 27-year-old forward, who currently plays for Nottingham Forest, has found his game time limited this season, having fallen behind Chris Wood in the pecking order.
Despite Awoniyi’s expressed desire to remain at Forest, rumours surrounding his future have continued to swirl.
West Ham United have already been linked with a potential move for the Super Eagles forward, and now Everton are said to be eyeing a swoop for Awoniyi, according to Liverpool Echo.
So far this season, Awoniyi has scored just one Premier League goal in 20 appearances for Forest, prompting speculation over his next move.
With the transfer window nearing its close, it remains to be seen if Everton can secure the Nigerian international before the deadline.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
