Juventus is negotiating with Nottingham Forest to avoid the return of Douglas Luiz.

In a move that promises to shake up the transfer market, Juventus is in talks with Nottingham Forest to prevent the return of Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, whose time in the Premier League has not been exactly stellar. Sources in Italy indicate that the English club is dissatisfied with the player’s performance, which could see him returned to the Old Lady at the end of the season.

Douglas Luiz, who arrived at Nottingham Forest on loan, has struggled to make an impression. With just one assist in 13 games and only 642 minutes on the pitch, the situation for the 27-year-old is delicate. The pressure is mounting as Forest grapples with its decision to activate the purchase clause, which requires Douglas to play at least 45 minutes in 15 matches this season for the transfer to become mandatory at €25 million. However, so far, he has only completed ten matches and has started just once in the last 12 Premier League encounters.

Douglas Luiz’s future at Nottingham Forest is uncertain, and the possibility of a return to Juventus, as his situation worsens, is a growing concern for the club’s management. TMW reports that the Brazilian could end up on the bench in the second half of the season, which could not only prevent Forest from being obligated to buy but also devalue the player in the market.

In response to this situation, Juventus director Marco Ottolini has been in talks with Lina Souloukou, aiming to find a solution that would avoid the player’s return to the Italian club. Juventus is clearly determined not to reintegrate Douglas Luiz, who appears to be at a crossroads in his career.

Meanwhile, fans and football analysts are eagerly awaiting developments as the future of Douglas Luiz and the transfer dynamics between Nottingham Forest and Juventus remain uncertain. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the player can turn his situation around and secure a place at the English club or if he will make his way back to Italy.