Nottingham Forest are making significant progress in their pursuit of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz. According to Italian sources, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has entered into direct negotiations with Juventus general manager Damien Comolli to finalize the transfer.
Transfer expert Matteo Moretto reports that Forest and Juventus are very close to reaching an agreement for the former Aston Villa player. The direct communication between the clubs` top executives is seen as crucial in finalizing the deal.
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Earlier reports from TuttoSport suggested that Luiz`s move to Nottingham Forest is all but confirmed. The Premier League club`s latest offer is around €30 million, just shy of Juventus` valuation of the player.
Meanwhile, Juventus are reportedly eyeing Brighton midfielder Matt O`Riley as a potential replacement should Luiz complete his move to England.
The transfer appears to be in its final stages, with both clubs working to iron out the remaining details. Forest`s acquisition of Luiz would significantly bolster their midfield options for the upcoming season.