PIF now plot NUFC bid for "remarkable" £25m machine, he's miles better than Chris Wood - opinion

An update has emerged regarding Newcastle United and their interest in Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi… 

According to German outlet Bild, PIF are plotting a Magpies move for the Nigerian centre-forward, who is said to be worth £25m (€30m), this summer to bolster their squad.

The Toon are not the only club who are keen on a swoop for the attacker, though, as fellow Premier League sides Southampton and West Ham are also keeping tabs on him and may provide competition for his signature.

Bundesliga journalist Stefan Bienkowski recently dubbed the striker’s form “remarkable”, and that is exactly what the Nigerian can be for the Magpies next season.

He has been in sublime form for Union since making the permanent switch from English giants Liverpool in last summer’s transfer window. Awoniyi has scored 12 goals in 25 appearances in the German top flight, averaging a SofaScore rating of 6.82. He has also created three ‘big chances’ for his team-mates, showing that he can also link up the play to good effect.

The 24-year-old is proving that he can score on a consistent basis at the top level, and this is why he would be a remarkable asset for the Toon next term. No Newcastle player has scored more than six Premier League goals this season and Awoniyi would be the main man at the top end of the pitch if he is able to translate his form across to England.

After all, they certainly need someone with Callum Wilson’s long-term fitness in doubt and Chris Wood struggling significantly since being signed in January.

The Kiwi has barely had a sniff of goal, bagging just once after leaving Burnley.

Earlier this year, Jay-Jay Okocha claimed that the 24-year-old “confused” defenders for Nigeria and forced them into making mistakes with