Nottingham Forest have made an approach for struggling Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz as he continues to push for a return to the Premier League.

  • Forest are interested in Luiz
  • Have offered loan with option to buy
  • Juventus want close to €40m
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Forest have offered a loan move for Douglas Luiz with an option to buy that could become an obligation under certain conditions, according to Matteo Moretto. However, Juventus are demanding €40 million (£34m/$46m) to avoid incurring a loss on the player and to generate funds for the current transfer window.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Juventus signed Douglas Luiz for €51m (£44m/$58m) as a key addition under former manager Thiago Motta. However, poor performances, injuries and Motta's sacking made for a difficult season in Italy. His situation worsened due to disciplinary issues, including failing to report for the opening day of preseason training. Determined to offload him, Juventus even proposed a deal involving Luiz plus cash for Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Luiz isn’t the only player from Serie A that Forest are pursuing. They are reportedly close to completing the signing of winger Dan Ndoye from Bologna as a direct replacement for Anthony Elanga.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR LUIZ AND JUVENTUS ?

    Luiz will hope that his future is sorted out soon before the beginning of the new season. Juventus meanwhile will hope to attract more clubs as Tudor does not seem to have Luiz in his plans for next season.