Leeds United-linked midfielder Douglas Luiz appears to be closing in on a move to Nottingham Forest.
The 27-year-old, a senior Brazil international, sealed a €50m (£43.3m) move to Juventus from Aston Villa last summer.
He had shone in the Premier League, but his move to the Serie A giants has quite simply not worked out.
Having fallen out of favour in Turin, speculation regarding Luiz’s future has been circulating at speed.
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Douglas Luiz only joined Juventus from Aston Villa last year. | Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Douglas Luiz nears Premier League move
West Ham United, Liverpool and Everton were linked by Gazetta dello Sport, but it is Forest who look set to secure his signature.
The Athletic have claimed a deal has been agreed, with a loan switch believed to have been settled on.
There will reportedly be an obligation to buy if a certain number of games are played, although it is believed Forest can buy him for €30m (£25.9m) regardless.
The midfielder has since been pictured departing Turin, with the expectation being that he is heading to Forest for a medical.
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Douglas Luiz was a key figure for Aston Villa in the Premier League. | Naomi Baker/Getty Images
Leeds United’s midfield options
While Douglas Luiz would have been an eye-catching addition for Leeds, the Whites have managed to strengthen their midfield.
Sean Longstaff, meanwhile, has been signed from Newcastle United for a reported £12m. Stach started in Leeds’ recent win over Everton and Longstaff made his debut from the bench.
Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka lined up alongside Stach for the visit of the Toffees and did not look out of place against Premier League opposition.
Farke also has Bulgaria international Ilia Gruev at his disposal and the 25-year-old was given his Premier League debut on Monday (August 18).