Nottingham Forest News currently has some information on whether Douglas Luiz is a legitimate target for the club in the January transfer window.
The Reds are currently sitting comfortably in the Premier League. Few people, especially passionate Forest supporters, would have projected the team to be third after 20 games of the season.
With Forest flying high in the Premier League, the links are flowing thick and fast, with Evangelos Marinakis expected to make several swoops to strengthen the squad this month.
Douglas Luiz is one name that has been related to Forest. The player only joined Juventus in the summer, but after nine appearances this season, a return to the Premier League might be on the cards.
Nottingham Forest doesn’t want another midfielder.
Fans who are thinking about saving their Christmas money to get Luiz’s name and new Forest number on the back of their new jersey may be disappointed.
Graeme Bailey has exclusively told Nottingham Forest News that the club is unlikely to target a midfielder this month, while another area is being linked up for reinforcements.
He told us: “I’ve not been told directly about Luiz but I’ve been told that Forest aren’t actively looking for a midfielder this month. A striker is most likely, but only if the appropriate offer comes along.”
Luiz was a revelation for Aston Villa last season, scoring ten goals and providing ten assists as the West Midlands team advanced to the Champions League.
Forest granted green okay to sign Igor Jesus.
The Reds will only try to recruit a striker if they suit the correct profile, and our insider believes this is good news.
Chris Wood has 12 goals this season, and it is critical that whoever joins the team does not upset the applecart too much.
Igor Jesus is one player Forest have been looking at, and he has now given the go-ahead for Premier League clubs to sign him.
Fulham and Ipswich are also interested in signing the 23-year-old Brazilian, but with several players from that region already on the Forest squad, the Reds may have the upper hand.
He helped Botafogo win the Brazilian title for the first time last season, and if he joins Forest, he’ll be full of confidence.
