Nottingham Forest Agree Terms With Douglas Luiz As Talks With Juventus Intensify

Nottingham Forest have agreed personal terms with Douglas Luiz. Both parties are now working to seal the deal with Juventus as talks speed up.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Nottingham Forest want to sign Douglas Luiz, who is currently with Juventus. On August 15, Forest reached personal terms with Luiz, giving them a big lead in the transfer race. Club officials are aiming to finish the move quickly before other teams get involved. The deal might be a loan with an option to buy, but Juventus could insist on a mandatory purchase. Luiz, 27, joined Juventus from Aston Villa last season but is likely to leave Juventus after missing pre-season training due to disciplinary issues, as confirmed by a recent report highlighting his situation. He played in 34 Serie A games, scoring four goals and providing seven assists. Nottingham Forest see him as a key player to add stability and quality to their midfield as they prepare for a tough Premier League season.

JUVENTUS LOOK TO MATT O’RILEY

As Forest close in on Luiz, Juventus are already seeking a replacement. Their main target is Matt O’Riley from Celtic. O’Riley stood out last season, scoring 11 goals and providing 13 assists in the Scottish Premiership. Juventus believe he can fill Luiz’s role and add creativity to their midfield. The club must act quickly, as the transfer window is closing soon, and other teams might also want O’Riley.

SITUATION FOR FOREST AND JUVENTUS

Nottingham Forest finished 7th in the Premier League last season, qualifying for the UEFA Conference League. Their next match is against Brentford, who finished 10th last year, in the season opener. Forest hope to strengthen their team to avoid another hard season. For Juventus, last season ended disappointingly as they finished fourth in Serie A, missing the title to Napoli, although they qualified for the Champions League in the last matchday. Juventus aims to compete for the Serie A title and perform well in European tournaments as they prepare for their new season. Their first game of the new season is against Parma, who came 16th last year. Both clubs need strong starts, and these transfer moves could be important for their goals.