Taiwo Awoniyi linked with Bundesliga return as Nottingham Forest career stalls

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is reportedly on his way out of Nottingham Forest after falling down the pecking order.

Awoniyi, who was a key figure in Forest’s survival a couple of seasons ago, has struggled for a consistent starting spot, with Chris Wood remaining the first-choice striker for manager Nuno Espírito Santo.

The pressure on the Nigerian international has been compounded by several new arrivals, including £17m signing Igor Jesus and French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, a £26m acquisition who finished as the third-highest scorer in Ligue 1 last season.

Having been an unused substitute in Forest’s opening Premier League game against Brentford, the 27-year-old is now reportedly considered surplus to requirements.

According to reports, Awoniyi has emerged as a potential target for Bundesliga club Werder Bremen. A return to the Bundesliga, where he previously played and was impressive for Union Berlin, could re-ignite his career.