Douglas Luiz Set to Join Nottingham Forest from Juventus in €30 Million Transfer

Nottingham Forest are set to make a big signing. Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz is joining for about €30 million from Juventus. The deal is almost done, and Douglas Luiz is expected to feature in a central role for Nottingham Forest once this transfer is completed.

DEAL AGREED FOR DOUGLAS LUIZ

Nottingham Forest and Juventus have agreed on the transfer. It starts as a loan but will become permanent. Nottingham Forest have agreed personal terms with Douglas Luiz, according to reports. Juventus want to finish the deal so they can sign Randal Kolo Muani from PSG. Luiz joined Juventus recently from Aston Villa, but he is now returning to England after a tough season at Juventus. He may travel once the paperwork is done, and if everything goes well, his medical will be on Thursday.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR FOREST AND JUVENTUS

This deal shows Nottingham Forest’s ambitions. They won 3-1 against Brentford in their first Premier League match, and Luiz, who struggled to replicate his Premier League form at Juventus, will add technical skill and scoring to their midfield. Forest have signed James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, and Arnaud Kalimuendo this summer, aiming to enhance their performance in the Premier League and Europa Conference League as they seek a top 10 finish after finishing 7th last season. Juventus will utilize the funds from the Luiz sale to complete the signing of Kolo Muani, who scored 10 goals in 22 matches during his half-season loan in Turin.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Douglas Luiz should fly to the UK soon. If his medical goes well, he could debut on Sunday against Crystal Palace. Nottingham Forest are currently 4th in the table, tied on points with three other clubs, just behind Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool on goal difference. Crystal Palace drew its opening match on a visit to Stamford Bridge against Chelsea and sits just behind Forest. This match is an early opportunity for Forest to establish momentum in the top-4 race while stabilizing their position at the top of the Premier League table. Luiz could become part of a midfield core that is arguably the best in the country outside of the traditional “top six.”