Nottingham Forest track Nigeria U-20 striker Abdoulaye Agbejoye

Nottingham Forest are monitoring Nigeria Under-20 striker Abdoulaye Agbejoye ahead of a possible move during the current summer transfer window, according to The Sun UK.

The Premier League club are understood to be among the teams most interested in the highly rated teenager, who has attracted attention after a prolific season in Nigerian domestic football.

Agbejoye scored 19 goals in 20 league appearances in the Nigeria Youth League Cup, establishing himself as one of the country’s most promising young forwards. His performances have prompted interest from several Premier League clubs, with Forest reportedly watching his progress particularly closely.

The club have repeatedly sent scouts to observe Agbejoye in Nigeria and are believed to be leading the race for his signature. German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen are also tracking the striker and have followed his development in recent months.

Forest are thought to be hoping to win the competition from their European rivals by presenting Agbejoye with a long-term development opportunity. The Premier League club reportedly believe the forward has the attributes and potential to develop into a top-level striker.

The presence of Nigeria internationals Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina at Nottingham Forest is also understood to form part of the club’s efforts to convince Agbejoye that a move to the City Ground would be the right next step in his career.

The 18-year-old’s progress has also been rewarded internationally. His form earned him a call-up to Nigeria’s U-20 national team, and he is currently part of the Flying Eagles squad competing at the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Ivory Coast.

Agbejoye played a decisive role in Nigeria’s semi-final victory over Ivory Coast. He came on as a substitute before taking responsibility for one of the penalties in the shootout, calmly converting the winning spot-kick as the Flying Eagles prevailed 4-3 on penalties.

The match had finished 2-2 after regulation and extra time, with Nigeria eventually securing their place in the final through the shootout.

His contribution on the international stage has added to the growing interest surrounding the teenager, whose goalscoring record in the Nigeria Youth League Cup had already brought him to the attention of clubs in England and Germany.

Forest’s interest reflects their desire to secure Agbejoye as a long-term investment rather than an immediate first-team signing. The club are reportedly competing with Bayer Leverkusen as they assess the striker’s potential and seek to complete a deal before their rivals.

With attention on his performances continuing to increase, Agbejoye will now be looking to maintain his form for the Flying Eagles and build on a rapid rise that has taken him from Nigeria’s domestic youth competition to the international stage.

The striker’s next steps could be closely watched, with Nottingham Forest and Bayer Leverkusen among the clubs monitoring his development as the summer transfer window progresses.