The Nigerian joined the Reds in 2015 but has spent the last six years on a series of loans in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands

Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been granted a UK work permit for the 2021-22 season, Goal can reveal.

And the Reds have already fielded enquiries from at least seven clubs over a summer move for the Nigerian, with Fulham and West Brom among those keen.

Awoniyi joined Liverpool in 2015, but has spent the past six years on loan at a host of clubs across Europe. He has spent this campaign with Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.

What’s the state of play?

This week Awoniyi and his family were finally granted UK work permits, following a lengthy application process.

That will enable the 23-year-old to continue his career in England, should the opportunity arise. Liverpool plan to involve him in the first part of their pre-season schedule, enabling him to finally train with Jurgen Klopp’s senior group and perhaps feature in some friendly fixtures while a host of first-team players are away on international duty at the European Championship and Copa America. 

After that, a transfer or loan move looks most likely. Goal has learned that the Reds have already held initial discussions with three English clubs – Fulham, West Brom and Stoke – while Stuttgart, Wolfsburg and Union Berlin have all enquired from Germany.

Liverpool have previously rejected a £5 million ($7m) approach from Belgian giants Anderlecht, who remain interested, and it is understood that the Reds’ valuation for Awoniyi stands at around £8m ($11m), given his encouraging performances in the Bundesliga this season.

Crucially, he qualified comfortably for a UK work permit, courtesy of his 16 Bundesliga starts this season.

That, Liverpool believe, will open up new avenues, whether at Anfield or elsewhere.

source:- goal