Juventus player agrees personal terms with Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have taken a significant step toward signing Douglas Luiz from Juventus, with multiple reports in Italy confirming the midfielder has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side.

Forest are currently leading the race for the 27-year-old Brazilian, who joined Juventus from Aston Villa. Over the weekend, Forest’s sporting director Edu Gasper is personally involved in efforts to bring Luiz to the City Ground.

That negotiations between Forest and Juventus are ongoing. Luiz has already given the green light to a move and is prepared to sign a five-year contract worth €2.5 million per season.

Douglas Luiz of Juventus and Boulaye Dia of SS Lazio fight for the ball during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico

However, a deal between the clubs has yet to be finalised. Nottingham Forest have reportedly tabled an offer of €30 million €10 million short of Juventus’ €40 million asking price.

Additionally, Forest are said to prefer an initial loan with an option to buy, while Juventus are insisting on a mandatory purchase clause.

Despite the differences, optimism remains high that an agreement will be reached.

Juventus are reportedly keen to sell Luiz in order to fund a move for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with the club’s general manager Damien Comolli keen to push the deal forward.

Douglas Luiz has agreed personal terms with Nottingham Forest on a five-year deal.

Forest’s offer stands at €30 million, while Juventus are holding out for €40 million.

Forest want a loan with an option to buy, but Juventus are demanding a purchase obligation.

Talks are ongoing, and both parties are hopeful of reaching a compromise soon.

Should the deal go through, Douglas Luiz would become one of Nottingham Forest’s marquee signings this summer as the club looks to strengthen its midfield under manager Nuno Espírito Santo.