Vasco target top midfielder, dream of Douglas Luiz return | OneFootball

Vasco is in the market looking for reinforcements for the next season and is planning to sign a high-profile defensive midfielder. The position is considered one of coach Fernando Diniz's top priorities.

The dream signing for Vasco fans is Douglas Luiz, a product of the club's youth academy who currently plays in the English Championship wearing the Nottingham Forest shirt.

The 27-year-old player is happy in England, but was tempted by Vasco's interest. He views a return to Brazilian football positively, possibly to compete in the 2026 World Cup.

Another factor weighing in the negotiations is the excellent relationship between Douglas Luiz and Philippe Coutinho, currently one of the main leaders of the Vasco squad. The playmaker may try to convince the midfielder to play in Rio de Janeiro.

The Vasco squad went on vacation right after finishing their participation in the Copa do Brasil. The team will return in January, when the club will already begin playing in the Campeonato Carioca and the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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