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Nottingham Post
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Sarah Clapson

Why Nottingham Forest transfer 'punt' could prove perfect move for Taiwo Awoniyi

Club record signing Taiwo Awoniyi could prove to be a bargain for Nottingham Forest, with the forward tipped to make his mark in the Premier League.

The Reds shelled out £17.5m to secure the services of the 24-year-old from Union Berlin. He became their first arrival of the summer as he put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the weekend.

It marks a return to English football for Awoniyi, who began his professional career with Liverpool. And former Forest ace Stan Collymore has backed him to impress in the Garibaldi.

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