Taiwo Awoniyi could see his time at Bundesliga side, Mainz 04 extended to another 12 months following impressive performances since the return of the German league after COVID-19 induced three months hiatus, Bestchoicesports.com.ng reports.

This follows the interest of the relegation threatened side’s intention to get the Liverpool star stay in the club for additional one season.

Mainz sporting director Rouven Schroder declared that the club is open to extending Awoniyi’s loan deal for another season.

Awoniyi joined Mainz on a one-year loan deal from Premier League club Liverpool at the start of the season. He has scored once from 15 shots in 12 Bundesliga appearances.

“We are in an exchange with Liverpool, that is an open position,” Schroder told bild .de.

“We are now waiting for the last games. Then we’ll see what the next steps are.”

Awoniyi was part of the Olympic team that failed to pick ticket for the 2021 Olympic football event during the qualifiers last year.