<font size="3"><b>Allnigeriasoccer.com </b>understands that Tunisian powerhouse Esperance have not thrown in the towel in their pursuit of Flying Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi.<br /><br />The United Academy starlet earlier stated that he would love to begin his professional career with a European team thereby snubbing the advances of the Blood and Gold.<br /><br />A highly connected Esperance intermediary has flown into Abuja, where the Nigeria Under 20s are camping, to begin direct negotiations with Taiwo Awoniyi.<br /><br />The Esperance higher - ups have given the unnamed agent a mandate to get Taiwo Awoniyi at ANY cost, and penetrate the Under 20 National Team camp with money.<br /><br />For a start, the two - time African champions will offer the 17 - year - old a sign - on bonus of $1 million if he agrees a move to the club.<br /><br />Taiwo Awoniyi is also attracting interest from Manchester United, Manchester City, Olympiakos, Panathinaikos and Porto amongst others.<br /></font><b><br />Editor</b><br />