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Nottingham Forest are reportedly leading the race to sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz<\/strong>, with multiple sources in Italy suggesting the Premier League club are well-positioned to secure his services ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old joined Juventus in a high-profile \u20ac50 million move from Aston Villa last year but has endured a frustrating debut season in Turin.<\/p>\n With Forest pushing for Champions League qualification and boasting the financial firepower to match Juventus\u2019 demands, the Brazilian could be set for a swift return to the Premier League.<\/p>\n Expectations were high when Douglas Luiz<\/strong> arrived at Juventus last summer in a deal that also saw Samuel Iling-Junior<\/strong> and Enzo Barrenechea<\/strong> head to Aston Villa in separate transfers.<\/p>\n Luiz was coming off a stellar 2022\u201323 season, having been named Aston Villa\u2019s Player of the Year<\/strong>, and was expected to play a key role in the Bianconeri midfield.<\/p>\n Instead, he\u2019s started just three league matches, with his total Serie A appearances limited to 16, largely due to recurring muscle issues and inconsistent selection under both Thiago Motta<\/strong> and current manager Igor Tudor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Across all competitions, Luiz has clocked less than 800 minutes\u2014a stark contrast to the 4,353 minutes he played during his final season in England.<\/p>\n Luiz recently expressed his frustration on social media, questioning why a signing of his calibre had not started two consecutive games for Juventus, stating, \u201cWhy hasn\u2019t a signing like me played two consecutive matches with this shirt?\u201d<\/p>\n According to Tuttosport<\/em>, Forest are currently the best-positioned club to land Luiz. Two key factors are driving the Premier League side\u2019s strong interest:<\/p>\n Direct contact with Juventus<\/strong> \u2013 Forest\u2019s sporting director Edu Gaspar<\/strong> has already initiated discussions with the Serie A giants, and the club are willing to meet Juventus\u2019 valuation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Appealing project<\/strong> \u2013 With Champions League qualification<\/strong> now within reach, Forest offer a competitive environment that reportedly appeals to Luiz, who is eager to revive his career at the highest level.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Luiz has been linked with a return to England ever since his difficulties in Italy began. While Manchester City and Arsenal were previously mentioned, Nottingham Forest\u2019s emergence as a serious contender<\/strong> has shifted the conversation.<\/p>\n A move to the City Ground would not only offer Luiz the chance to become a central figure in midfield again, but also allow him to return to a league where he once thrived.<\/p>\n Douglas Luiz\u2019s name has also been in the headlines off the pitch. Luiz has split up with Alisha Lehmann \u2013 his long-term partner and Swiss footballer for Juventus Women.<\/p>\n Both Luiz and Lehmann are reportedly looking to pursue different futures in separate leagues.<\/p>\n Ultimately, with another summer of change likely ahead at Juventus, Luiz appears poised to move on\u2014and Nottingham Forest look ready to offer him a fresh start. If a deal materialises, the Brazilian could become a marquee addition for a Forest side on the rise.<\/p>\n The post Douglas Luiz Could Join Nottingham Forest This Summer as Juventus Exit Looms appeared first on FootItalia.com.<\/p>\nWhy Douglas Luiz Has Struggled at Juventus<\/h2>\n
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