Union Berlin 
Newcastle 
- 6 September
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CONFIRMED: Taiwo Awoniyi signs for N. Forest.
N. Forest beats Newcastle to sign Taiwo Awoniyi. Union Berlin accepts their €20.5M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Taiwo Awoniyi moving to Newcastle.
CONFIRMED: Taiwo Awoniyi signs for N. Forest
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(Latest update: )Newcastle's pursuit of Taiwo Awoniyi reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 86% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Taiwo Awoniyi (29).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Taiwo Awoniyi.
- The absence of key players at Newcastle who play in the same position as Taiwo Awoniyi increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Newcastle's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak)
Alternatives of Newcastle
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
66.4
73.9
|
Joaquín Panichelli |
 Strasbourg
|
€16.8M |
|
66.1
73.4
|
Lorenzo Colombo |
 Genoa
|
€6M |
|
65.9
69.3
|
Myron Boadu |
 Watford
|
€2.5M |
|
65.9
69.0
|
Ellis Simms |
 Coventry
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€7.1M |
|
65.9
67.2
|
Timo Werner |
 SJ Earthquakes
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€2.1M |
|
65.6
74.2
|
Nicolò Tresoldi |
 Brugge
|
€11.5M |
|
65.4
70.7
|
Martín Satriano |
 Getafe
|
€4M |
|
65.4
67.3
|
Shuto Machino |
 Gladbach
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€4.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Christian Kofane | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 29-08-2026 | Report | |
| Abde Ezzalzouli | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Christopher Nkunku | 19-08-2026 | Report | |
| Folarin Balogun | 12-08-2026 | Report | |
| Franculino | 21-07-2026 | Report |
Taiwo Awoniyi
F (C)
Skill: 63.6
Pot: 63.6
Team
Coventry
Coventry
ETV
€7.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€6.7M – €9.1M
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Who is Taiwo Awoniyi?
Taiwo Awoniyi (NGA) is a a poacher and currently plays for Coventry. Taiwo Awoniyi is 29 years old (1997/08/12) and he is 183cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 9.
Taiwo Awoniyi's current transfer value is between €6.7M and €9.1M. His last transfer was from N. Forest to Coventry in 2026. Coventry paid N. Forest €10.5M for Taiwo Awoniyi.
Taiwo Awoniyi latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
