Transfer news: Everton prepare £30m bid for 10-cap Super Eagles star to solve injury crisis

Transfer news: Everton prepare £30m bid for 10-cap Super Eagles star to solve injury crisis

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 15:40 - 30.01.2025

Premier League side Everton have reportedly turned their attention to the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their next signing.

Everton are reportedly eyeing Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi as a potential solution to their striking woes.

The Toffees' interest, as reported by Nottingham Post, in Awoniyi comes after West Ham United's failed attempt to secure a loan move for the Forest striker in January.

Forest rejected the offer, insisting they needed to find a replacement before letting Awoniyi leave.

Taiwo Awoniyi | IMAGO

Everton's need for a new striker has become even more urgent, with injuries decimating their frontline.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's recent injury setback is a significant blow, with the striker potentially sidelined for up to a month.

Armando Broja's loan spell has been marred by injury, and Youssef Chermiti is also currently out of action, leaving Beto as the only available striker at the club.

Awoniyi, who has earned 10 caps for Nigeria, has struggled for a regular starting role at Forest this season.

He has made just 16 appearances in the Premier League this season, with only two of those coming from the start.

Signing Awoniyi could provide a short-term solution for Everton, while also offering the Nigerian striker an opportunity to revive his career.

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