Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi is likely to stay at the club after Vitor Pereira decided to remain as the team's manager. Pereira's future had been uncertain due to interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, but journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that the Portuguese boss is committed to Forest for the start of next term. Awoniyi's impressive end to the season, including his performances under Pereira, should secure his spot in the Reds' first team squad. The Nigerian striker had been restricted to just seven appearances before the turn of the year but was reintroduced to the first team fold by Sean Dyche around Christmas-time. Pereira then took over as manager in February and has been a keen admirer of Awoniyi's abilities. After a win against Fulham on 15 March, Pereira praised Awoniyi, saying he is a fighter and has a great mentality and spirit. With Chris Wood set to turn 35-years-old midway through next season and Igor Jesus' impact in league games being questioned, it seems likely that Awoniyi will be kept on for next term. Awoniyi has expressed his desire to stay at Forest, telling Sportsboom that his family is settled in Nottingham and he is keen to stay at the club for the foreseeable future. The 28-year-old striker has been at Forest for four years and has shown his commitment to the team. Pereira's decision to stay at the club should mean that Awoniyi's future is secure, and he will continue to play a key role in the Reds' first team squad. Awoniyi's fine form towards the end of the season should have changed the plans of those who thought he would leave Forest this summer. Sources had revealed to Football Insider in April that Awoniyi was likely to leave Forest, but his recent performances have likely altered those plans. The club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is keen to hand Pereira a new deal after he guided the club to safety last season. Pereira has just one year left on his contract at the City Ground, but his decision to stay on should mean that Awoniyi's space in the Reds' first team squad is safe.