Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury could have a big impact on Southampton this January
Taiwo Awoniyi has been one of the standout performers in the bottom half of the Premier League this season.
The forward made the move to Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2022, and has made the transition to English football quite successfully.
However, injuries have plagued his time with the Reds, much to the frustration of Steve Cooper and supporters.
The forward has contributed four goals and two assists from 10 appearances in the Premier League this campaign, but he is now set to be absent for a number of months due to yet another injury setback
It’s been confirmed that a groin injury that requires surgery has put him out of action until 2024 at the earliest, with an unknown return date given.
This could force the Nottinghamshire outfit into making a move in the January transfer window in order to find a solution for Awoniyi’s absence.
The Reds were linked with a potential move for Southampton’s Che Adams during the summer market, but a move failed to materialise.
The Scot has plenty of Premier League experience, having competed in the top flight for multiple seasons with the Saints.
Adams is also coming into his final months of his current contract, with no extension looking likely at the time of writing.
This could make him a very reasonably priced option for Forest in the January window if they are looking to beef up their forward options following Awoniyi’s injury