Nottingham Forest have made two signings so far this summer transfer window.
Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha have joined Nottingham Forest from Brazilian club Botafogo, strengthening the attacking and defensive ranks.
Nuno Espirito Santo is now eyeing Jacob Ramsey, who could replace Morgan Gibbs-White if he joins Tottenham Hotspur.
Bologna’s Dan Ndoye is also on Nottingham Forest’s radar, and he is reportedly keen on a move to the City Ground.
Now, there is a fresh transfer development emerging and it’s some welcome good news for the Tricky Trees.
Nottingham Forest well-placed to sign Douglas Luiz
Nottingham Forest have been eyeing Douglas Luiz for most of the summer transfer window after playing a bit-part role for Juventus.
Luiz will be allowed to leave the Serie A giants just a year after joining from Aston Villa, but only if a deal includes an obligation to buy worth £34m, should it be a loan, of course.
Now, according to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Forest are in a good position to land his signature after he decided to reject approaches from Leeds United and Fulham.
Luiz’s agent Kia Joorabchian is due to fly to England to hold talks with a couple of Premier League suitors, with Forest likely to be one.
Everton remain in the mix, too.
Luiz has been labelled ‘world class’
According to the Athletic, Luiz’s former teammate John McGinn genuinely believed he was a ‘world class’ footballer, which is high praise indeed.
The former Manchester City star remains one of the best deep-lying playmakers in Europe, as he ranks in the top seven per cent for shot-creating actions, as per FBref.
Luiz also sits in the top five per cent for successful take-ons per 90, amplifying his elite dribbling abilities, too.
His potential arrival at the City Ground would also add a new specialist set-piece taker to Espirito Santo’s ranks.
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