Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis negotiating directly with Juventus for Douglas Luiz | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest continue to push to sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz and according to reports from Italy, Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of the Premier League club, is now negotiating directly with Bianconeri general manager Damien Comolli.

According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, via TuttoJuve, Forest and Juventus are very close to agreeing on a deal involving the former Aston Villa midfielder, with these direct communications between the most influential figures at the two clubs potentially key in unlocking the transfer.

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)

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Earlier today, we covered reports from TuttoSport that claimed the move is no longer in doubt and Douglas Luiz will be a new Nottingham Forest player.

Forest’s latest offer for Luiz is at around €30 million, just below the Bianconeri’s demands for the player.

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Douglas Luiz of Juventus reacts to a missed chance during the Serie A match between Juventus and Venezia at Allianz Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Juventus have reportedly lined up Brighton midfielder Matt O’Riley as a potential replacement if the Brazilian completes his move to the Premier League.