West Ham target Douglas Luiz is rumoured to be on the cusp of joining Nottingham Forest, according to breaking reports.
The Juventus midfielder has been deemed surplus to requirements by the Serie A club, who have been looking to offload the Brazilian on loan with an obligation to buy.
At the same time, Forest also look set to seal a £30m deal for Manchester City midfielder James McAtee — another long-time West Ham target.
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The double transfer switch comes as West Ham appear to be lining up heavy borrowing through credit facilities, yet still struggling to sign midfielders in particular.
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The update casts doubt on the club’s claims that signing first-team-ready midfielders is difficult. Forest seem to be having no such trouble, while West Ham are likely to line up against Sunderland with James Ward-Prowse in midfield — a player Forest returned halfway through last season due to his inability to secure a place in Nuno Espírito Santo’s side.
The Hammers appear to be heading into the new campaign watching many of their targets sign for Premier League rivals — strengthening their squads while West Ham’s midfield remains largely unchanged.