The report says Awoniyi is set to join Coventry from Forest in a deal in the region of £17 million. At this stage, that should be treated as an advanced transfer story rather than a confirmed move.
For Forest, the key detail is that Awoniyi remains a recognisable senior striker under contract, so any exit at that level would represent a deliberate squad decision rather than a marginal sale. For Coventry, the reported fee signals clear intent. Championship clubs do not move into that price range lightly, especially for a centre-forward.
Awoniyi’s profile is easy to understand in market terms. He is a penalty-box striker, strong in duels and direct in his running. Clubs chasing promotion often prioritise that type of forward because the Championship rewards physical presence, second-ball work and reliable central finishing.
This would be a major statement by Coventry if completed. A reported £17 million outlay suggests the club is targeting immediate impact, not squad depth. It also indicates a willingness to buy proven top-flight experience rather than develop a longer-term project signing.
From Forest’s side, the reported move would point to reshaping in attack. Selling an established No. 9 can free up wages, create room for a different profile up front, or reflect confidence in other attacking options already in the squad.
The next step is straightforward: either the clubs push the deal over the line or the situation slows if terms are still being finalised. Until there is an official announcement, the move remains reported rather than confirmed.
If it does go through, Coventry would be landing one of the more high-profile striker deals of the window, while Forest would be making a notable call on the balance of their forward line.