Emmanuel Dennis joins Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest

The Premier League club, Nottingham Forest, have confirmed the signing of another Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Dennis.

Though no terms were disclosed by Forest in their official statement released on Saturday, reports suggest Dennis cost the Premier League new boys around £20 million transfer fee.

“The 24-year-old forward arrives on Trentside having hit double figures for The Hornets last season, returning 10 goals from 33 Premier League starts.” a part of the Nottingham Forest statement read.

It added: “Prior to arriving in England, Dennis’ first professional venture was in Ukraine’s top-flight with Zorya Luhansk before enjoying a productive four-year spell in Belgium with Club Brugge, notably scoring twice in a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the group stages of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League.

“With seven international caps to date for Nigeria, the pacey forward links up with fellow countryman Taiwo Awoniyi to bolster The Reds’ attacking options.

Dennis who played for relegated Watford FC last season will be teaming up with another Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, at Forest as the duo will be hoping to combine well as strike partners.

Indeed, Manager Steve Cooper has strengthened his squad with a significant number of signings during the summer transfer window and there are indications there could be more signings before the transfer window officially closes.

Among others, Forest have also been linked with Brighton forward Neal Maupay, who was left out of Saturday’s squad against Newcastle. Premiumtimesng