By Joe Rowland

Liverpool FC look set to land Nigeria startlet Taiwo Awoniyi today, but what can Reds fans expect from the youngster?

The Reds have beaten off competition from the likes of Porto and Monaco to land the striker who represented his country at every level from Under-15 upwards.

Awoniyi has already received his first call-up to the senior squad, despite being just 18, and has been likened to Christian Benteke.

Awoniyi looks set to be loaned out straight away in a bid to gain regular first team experience.

Liverpool FC expected to complete deal for Nigerian youngster Taiwo Awoniyi
After representing Nigeria at the U-20 World Cup this year, a number of clubs from around Europe were said to be impressed with his performances despite a lacklustre showing from the team as a whole.

Swedish side Kalmar believed they had a deal tied down which meant Awoniyi would move to the Swedish side on the day of his 18th birthday, only for FIFA to step in and deny the claims as a result of attempting to protect trafficking of players from across the globe to European clubs.

The striker himself has previously stated that his dream is to play at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea, perhaps a controversial way to kick off his Liverpool career but if he makes the grade and performs well all will quickly be forgotten.

Taiwo had a tough upbringing, with his father Solomon openly admitting that he used to beat Taiwo in order to discourage him from playing football. Solomon never thought that his son could go on to play at a global level and has praised Taiwo's coach at a young age, Rasaq Olojo, for persevering with his son and nurturing his talent.

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He should be guaranteed playing time where he'll be loaned to.

Thats nice, wish him the best.