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·20. August 2025
Douglas Luiz to fulfil desire with Nottingham Forest move as Juventus make transfer fee decision

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·20. August 2025
Douglas Luiz is on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest, fulfilling his desire to return to the Premier League, with the Bianconeri expected to accept an offer below €35m including add-ons.
Premier League side Nottingham Forest are close to reaching a final agreement with Juventus over the signing of Douglas Luiz.
LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus arrives at the airport prior to the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The two clubs are in advanced talks, and sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that the Bianconeri are convinced of lowering their initial demands of €30m plus €5m add-ons.
Juventus will likely lower their asking price by €2/3m, but want to be certain that the Brazilian midfielder will remain at Forest beyond June 2026 after an initial loan move.
TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Douglas Luiz of Juventus celebrates his team’s first goal, an own goal scored by Mario Gila of Lazio (obscured) during the Serie A match between Juventus and SS Lazio at Allianz Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Douglas Luiz decided to leave Juventus weeks ago, and his desire was always to return to the Premier League, where he had collected 10 goals and 10 assists with Aston Villa in 2023-24.
Douglas Luiz joined Juventus in a €50m deal from Aston Villa a year ago, but didn’t score or assist in 27 appearances across all competitions with the Bianconeri.