Nottingham Forest Pursue High-Profile Midfielder as Transfer Fee Drops

Nottingham Forest are enjoying a remarkable Premier League campaign under Nuno Espírito Santo, with the club unexpectedly challenging for a Champions League spot. As they prepare for a potential European adventure next season, Forest are already making plans to bolster their squad.

The Midlands club have been one of the league’s biggest surprises, with only title contenders Liverpool winning more matches. This success is a testament to Nuno’s managerial skills, especially after his challenging spells at Tottenham and in Saudi Arabia.

Forest’s impressive form has been built on a strong core of players, including Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Murillo. The flair of Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi has also been crucial to their European push.

Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Forest have been linked with several high-profile targets. Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres are reportedly on their radar. However, the most intriguing development is their renewed interest in Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.

According to reports, Forest are planning an “audacious” move for the £150,000-per-week Brazilian. Luiz, who impressed at Aston Villa last season with 10 goals and 10 assists, has struggled for playing time in Turin. Juventus are now willing to sell the midfielder at a reduced price, potentially below £40 million.

Forest’s interest in Luiz dates back to January, and key figures at the club are seriously considering making an approach. The prospect of returning to the Premier League after just one season in Italy could be appealing for the 25-year-old, especially if Forest secure Champions League football.

While it remains to be seen how new Juventus manager Igor Tudor views Luiz, Forest appear keen to make their interest known early. As the club prepares for a potential European campaign, signing a player of Luiz’s caliber could be a statement of intent and help Forest build on their remarkable progress this season.