Overview

• Juventus have granted Nottingham Forest permission to negotiate a season-long loan for Douglas Luiz that could include an option or obligation to buy
• The clubs remain €7–8 million apart in valuation as Juventus seek €40 million for a permanent move and Forest have pitched a €32/33 million loan deal
• Luiz has signaled his acceptance of a move to Forest and resumed training after a disciplinary breach in pre-season that led to fines and a sale push from general manager Damien Comolli
• Agent Kia Joorabchian and Luiz’s entourage have vetoed a proposed loan to Fenerbahce, steering the midfielder firmly towards the Premier League
• Everton have held preliminary talks with Luiz’s representatives and Manchester United have been linked with interest, keeping alternative destinations on alert