Nottingham Forest are planning to bring in more fresh faces at the City Ground and could now be at an advantage in their pursuit of a renowned midfielder with Premier League experience.
Nottingham Forest look to press ahead after Dan Ndoye capture
Last week, Nottingham Forest's capture of Dan Ndoye became the latest part of an excellent few days for the club after Morgan Gibbs-White's contract renewal, signalling Evangelos Marinakis' ambition to push the East Midlands club in the right direction.
Speaking on the Shut Up and Show More Football podcast, BBC Nottingham's Colin Fray believes Ndoye will bring 'bags of pace' to the Tricky Trees after Anthony Elanga's departure.
Switzerland's Dan Ndoye in action with Northern Ireland's Trai Hume
He stated: "I think this was their big target in terms of replacing Elanga. When he left, there really is no substitution for pace, especially when he's got end product with it, but Dan Ndoye has bags and bags of pace as well so it does seem to be a direct replacement.
"(I'm) excited to see him, a big signing for Forest and one they were desperate to get over the line, and I don't think it will be the last, I think they'll be busy between now and the end of the transfer window."
With Nuno Espirito Santo set to remain busy, contact has been made by Nottingham Forest to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus. Labelled "underrated" by Paul Merson during his stint with Aston Villa, the Brazil international is aiming to put a frustrating year at the Old Lady behind him by seeking a swift exit.
Inter Milan star Mehdi Taremi could also move to the City Ground as irons in the fire continue to burn, and there could now be a definitive sign of who their next arrival could be over the next few weeks.
Douglas Luiz expected to complete Nottingham Forest move
According to reports in Italy via Sport Witness, there is an 'expectation' Juventus midfielder Luiz will sign for Nottingham Forest despite a difference in the formula both clubs want to initiate to seal a deal.
Personal terms have already been agreed on a five-year contract worth £2.18 million a year, though the Turin outfit want an obligation for the Tricky Trees to buy the Brazilian for £34.8 million, while Forest are set on a loan deal with a purchase option.
Douglas Luiz's Premier League record
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Still, Nottingham Forest want to pay just over £26 million in the event of a permanent transfer for the man in question, signifying that there is a gap in valuation that needs to be resolved. Luiz currently earns around £139,000 per week at Juventus.
Reports state there is an 'expectation' the proposed deal will eventually go through due to Juventus needing funds to bankroll their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
Complications are still at play and work is to be done before everything is tied up. Now, it remains to be seen if Nottingham Forest can come to a club-to-club agreement on a purchase fee.