Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is “absolutely” convinced the Reds front man can rediscover top form and will not be distracted by any transfer speculation. However, he acknowledges Awoniyi needs game time in order to hit the kind of levels he has shown previously as he continues to find himself largely restricted to a substitutes’ role.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno insists Taiwo Awoniyi is a required player. The striker is being linked with West Ham this month. But Nuno says: “ Taiwo came on late in the game (against Liverpool), having played very well in the previous game against Luton.

Latest Nottingham Forest transfer verdict as Reds striker Taiwo Awoniyi is subject of January window speculation

Super Eagles’ striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first goal of the season to help Nottingham Forest secure a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday evening. The 27-year-old forward’s goal marked a moment of redemption,

West Ham want to bring in Nottingham Forest's 27-year-old Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Nottingham Forest will once again explore a move for Brentford FC forward Yoanne Wissa, if Taiwo Awoniyi leaves the club this January. The forward is under serious consideration by Forest this window,