BloomSports reporter said earlier this month that the striker was also attracting interest from the likes of Porto and Monaco.
But Liverpool have won the race for the 18-year-old striker’s signature and he is poised to join the club from Imperial Academy in Nigeria.
Awoniyi has already been compared to Christian Benteke but will be sent out on loan by the Merseyside club |
However, Awoniyi does not qualify for a work permit so will be immediately sent out on loan.
He has already been likened to current Liverpool striker Christian Benteke and will most likely move to Germany on completion of his deal.
Source: Bloom Sports Desk