The 27-year-old has fallen down the pecking order in Forest’s attack, losing his starting spot to in-form striker, Chris Wood.
Awoniyi has managed just one Premier League goal this term from sixteen outings, although he started just two of those.
Since Nuno Espirito Santo assumed coaching duties at the City Ground in December 2023, he has primarily been the backup. According to reports, certain teams are trying to sign the Nigerian since his number of minutes on the substitute’s bench is rising.
Graham Potter’s West Ham United is seeking to sign Awoniyi, as Soccernet.ng previously reported, after injuries kept Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen out of play until the next season.
Despite the fact that the London-based team is in dire need of a number nine in the January transfer window, Nottingham Forest has made it clear to the former Union Berlin striker that they will only accept a loan with a buyout clause or a straight purchase in the region of £30 million for Awoniyi.
According to West Ham fans, Nottingham Forest has made this clear to the former UEFA Europa Conference League winners.
West Ham are simply unwilling to splash a huge amount of money on a player like Awoniyi with a poor injury record and worrisome goalscoring form.
The 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner has sustained two long-term injuries in quick succession.
A damaging groin injury last season saw him out for 18 games, and a recurrence of the same saw him miss another 14 games, meaning Awoniyi has missed 32 games for The Reds in the past year.
Awoniyi’s stance on a move away from Nottingham Forest is currently unknown, but it is unlikely the Nigerian will want to walk away after the brilliant season his side are enjoying in the English Premier League.
