Football clubs Liverpool, West Ham United, and Everton reportedly expressing interest in acquiring the services of the ex-Aston Villa player.
Douglas Luiz on the Brink of Premier League Return with Nottingham Forest
Douglas Luiz, the midfielder who made history as the most expensive signing in British transfer history, is reportedly on the verge of a return to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest.
Luiz, who spent five successful seasons at Aston Villa, has expressed a desire to leave his current club Juventus. The Italian giants have set a €40m (£34.9m) asking price for the Brazilian midfielder, who had a standout campaign in 2023/24, contributing nine goals and five assists, helping Villa qualify for the Champions League.
However, Luiz's time at Juventus has been marred by disciplinary issues and a lack of playing time, starting only three Serie A games last season and playing a total of 877 minutes in all competitions. His absence from pre-season training was not excused in advance, and he now faces disciplinary action from the club.
Nottingham Forest, eager to strengthen their midfield, is reportedly in advanced talks with Juventus for a potential loan deal with an option to buy. The deal could see Luiz return to the Premier League, where he previously shone for Aston Villa.
Juventus, meanwhile, seems to be considering creative deal structures involving Luiz. Reports suggest they may be open to including Luiz in a swap or package deal, potentially linked to acquiring Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. However, specific asking prices have not been publicly detailed.
Liverpool, Everton, and West Ham United have also shown interest in Luiz, but it appears that Nottingham Forest is the primary club actively pursuing him. Both Everton and West Ham could provide Luiz with a regular starting place in the Premier League, but Liverpool's crowded midfield and the signing of Florian Wirtz, who became the most expensive signing in British transfer history, may not offer Luiz a regular starting place.
Juventus' summer preparations have started later than usual due to their involvement in the Club World Cup. The club's openness to loans or player-involved bargaining suggests financial negotiations remain flexible as of early August 2025.
As the transfer saga unfolds, fans eagerly await the official announcement of Douglas Luiz's return to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest, with a potential loan deal and an option to buy, could bring Douglas Luiz back to the Premier League, where he previously excelled with Aston Villa in European-leagues. Juventus, his current club, might be open to creative deal structures, including a swap or package deal, before sending Luiz to play football again in the Premier League.
