Transfer: Turkish club interested in Awoniyi
Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has been linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig club, Caykur Rizespor. The Black Sea are looking to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season, and have identified Awoniyi as a potential target. The 29-year-old struggled for regular playing time at Premier League club Nottingham Forest last season […] Transfer: Turkish club interested in Awoniyi
Turkish Super Lig club Caykur Rizespor are keen on signing Turkish national team striker Taiwo Awoniyi. The Black Sea region side aim to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season and have set their sights on the 29-year-old. Last term, Awoniyi faced difficulties securing regular playing time at Premier League club Nottingham Forest due to ongoing injuries.
He was omitted from Forest's UEFA Europa League squad and only earned a spot in the Premier League team after Ola Aina, a fellow Nigerian, got injured and was sidelined for most of the first half of the campaign. During the 2025/26 season, Awoniyi scored four goals and provided one assist in 17 league matches for his former club Union Berlin.
Given that Igor Jesus and Chris Wood are ahead of him in the pecking order at Forest, Awoniyi may be open to a move away from the City Ground. While he has been seen playing regularly in pre-season games for Forest, it remains to be seen if his performances can impress new manager Oliver Gleaner enough to secure a transfer to Turkish club Caykur Rizespor.
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