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Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz

Nottingham Forest are believed to be in the final stages of negotiations over a permanent transfer for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.

Luiz showed his Premier League potential at Aston Villa before Villa's financial balancing act forced a move to Italy last summer. Now the 27-year-old Brazil international is on his way back to England as Nuno Espirito Santo prepares his squad for a shot at the Europa League. Suggested fees have been around the €35 million mark.

Santo has already got deals for Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee over the line on Saturday and is also hot in pursuit of Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano writes: "Nottingham Forest are close to getting Douglas Luiz deal done!

"After personal term

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