Nottiingham Forest may sell Awoniyi

Nottingham Forest may sell Awoniyi

… As club seeks to comply with financial rules in the Premier League

Premier League club, Nottingham Forest is facing the harsh reality that it may be forced to cash in on star striker, Taiwo Awoniyi this summer as to avoid severe financial fair play sanctions.

The Premier League club was recently hit with a significant financial penalty after being found to have breached profit and sustainability regulations.

With projected losses over a three-year period set to exceed the permitted £82 million ceiling by up to £30m, Forest now faces a race against time to rebalance its books and comply with the rules.

One of the most valuable assets at Nuno Santo's disposal is Nigerian international Awoniyi, who has impressed with his all-action displays leading the line since arriving from Union Berlin in the summer of 2022.

However, the 26-year-old's consistent performances have inevitably attracted attention from rival clubs who would likely be willing to pay a premium fee for his services.

With little option but to drastically cut costs or face a potentially severe points deduction, Forest could be left with the heartbreaking decision to sacrifice Awoniyi and other prized assets to raise sufficient funds to meet the financial fair play requirements per a The Times report.

With the threat of points hit hanging over them for next season - even in the event of relegation - Forest's need for a fire sale of prized assets looks increasingly likely as a way to avoid further punishment.

It leaves Santo and the Forest hierarchy with a brutal call to make over parting ways with the Super Eagles man Awoniyi, who has been such an integral figure in their return to the top-flight this season.