Coventry City have agreed a deal to sign Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest on a permanent transfer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The newly promoted Premier League club are continuing preparations for their return to the top flight and have identified Awoniyi as the latest addition to Frank Lampard’s squad.
Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest after the two clubs reached an agreement over a permanent move, with Coventry looking to strengthen their attacking options before the beginning of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
The move would add further experience and attacking quality to a Coventry side preparing for the demands of Premier League football.
Coventry secured promotion to the Premier League and are now working to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level. The agreement for Awoniyi represents another step in those preparations as Lampard continues to shape his team ahead of the new campaign.
The Nigerian striker’s arrival is expected to strengthen Coventry’s forward options as the club prepares for a season against some of England’s leading teams.
Awoniyi has been at Nottingham Forest, but Coventry have now reached an agreement to take him on a permanent basis. The deal means the striker is set to become part of Lampard’s squad as the club prepares for the 2026/27 campaign.
The transfer has been reported by Fabrizio Romano, with Coventry continuing their recruitment drive following promotion to the Premier League.
Lampard’s side are looking to use the summer transfer window to improve their squad before the start of the new season. The club’s pursuit of Awoniyi demonstrates their intention to add players who can contribute as they step up to the Premier League.
For Awoniyi, the proposed move would provide a new chapter in his career, with the Nigerian striker moving from Forest to a Coventry team preparing for top-flight football.
Coventry’s return to the Premier League means the club will face a significantly greater challenge in the 2026/27 season. Strengthening the squad has therefore become a key priority, and the agreement for Awoniyi gives Lampard another option in attack.
The striker is expected to become the latest player recruited by Coventry as they continue their preparations for the campaign.
Forest and Coventry have reached the agreement needed for the permanent transfer, according to Romano, meaning the move is now set to take Awoniyi to the newly promoted club.
Coventry will hope the signing can help them make a strong start when the new Premier League season begins.
Lampard is continuing to assemble his squad, while the club’s recruitment activity reflects the scale of the challenge facing them after promotion.
Awoniyi’s arrival would give Coventry another experienced forward as they prepare to compete in the Premier League. The club will now look ahead to completing their preparations for the new campaign, with the Nigerian striker set to join their ranks.
The agreement also underlines Coventry’s ambition following their promotion, as they seek to strengthen sufficiently for their return to England’s top division.
With the 2026/27 season approaching, Coventry are continuing to add to their squad and Awoniyi is poised to become the latest signing under Lampard.
