Union Berlin 
Newcastle 
- 14 January
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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 (28).
- 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 (Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon)
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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)
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| 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. |
|
|
66.7
71.5
|
Brian Brobbey |
 Sunderland
|
€25.7M |
|
66.6
66.6
|
Adrián Martínez |
 Racing
|
€2.4M |
|
66.6
66.6
|
Dmitry Vorobyev |
 Lokomotiv
|
€4.6M |
|
66.3
66.3
|
Luis Suárez |
 Sporting
|
€23M |
|
66.2
66.2
|
Marius Bülter |
 Koln
|
€2M |
|
66.1
69.5
|
Lorenzo Lucca |
 Napoli
|
€32.7M |
|
66.0
70.9
|
Lassina Traoré |
 Shakhtar
|
€2.5M |
|
66.0
71.8
|
Fisnik Asllani |
 Hoffenheim
|
€20.8M |
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| Giorgio Scalvini | 12-01-2026 | Report | |
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| Bazoumana Touré | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
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| Dayann Methalie | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Natan | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Luciano Valente | 03-12-2025 | Report | |
| Samu Aghehowa | 27-10-2025 | Report |
Taiwo Awoniyi
F (C)
Skill: 63.6
Pot: 63.6
Team
N. Forest
N. Forest
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€14.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€12.8M – €15.7M
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Who is Taiwo Awoniyi ?
Taiwo Awoniyi (NGA) is a a poacher and currently plays for N. Forest. Taiwo Awoniyi is 28 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 €12.8M and €15.7M. His last transfer was from Union Berlin to N. Forest in 2022. N. Forest paid Union Berlin €20.5M for Taiwo Awoniyi .
Taiwo Awoniyi latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
