Nottingham Forest have been pursuing Fiorentina’s Dodô, and the next few hours are crucial to completing his signing this summer.
Last month, Sport Witness covered claims from Brazil of the Reds stepping up their efforts to sign the right-back.
Multiple sources from Italy now share fresh updates on Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of the 27-year-old.
PL move for Nottingham Forest target
TuttoMercatoWeb report Dodô is likely on his way to the Premier League for multiple reasons.
The Brazilian is in his final year of contract. His entourage’s relationship with La Viola strained when Daniele Pradè was the sporting director. The latter left in November 2025, and Fabio Paratici replaced him in February.
Paratici wasn’t able to make progress in the renewal negotiations. This should certainly please Nottingham Forest, who are keen on securing his services.
The negotiations between Oliver Glasner’s side and Fiorentina are already underway and TMW states a ‘deal seems imminent’.
Second source backs up Nottingham Forest talks
Firenze Viola, who focus their coverage on the Italian club, backs up TMW’s report and shares more updates.
The Premier League side are working on signing Dodô on a permanent transfer. They are in talks with the player and his club, and the next few hours are crucial for this operation.
With the clubs in ongoing negotiations, the report states there could be a breakthrough in the next few hours.
Nottingham Forest have also intensified discussions with the South American, and La Viola are keen on releasing him, to avoid losing the player for free in 2027.
Taking these developments into account, the player is ‘close to being sold’ this summer.
The outlet ends the report by stating: ‘Developments are expected in the next few hours, which could prove decisive.’
Dodô has played 162 matches for Fiorentina and 47 were from last season.
Key transfer points
- Oliver Glasner’s side stepped up pursuit in July
- Reds in ongoing negotiations with Italian club
- PL intensify discussions with Brazilian
- Nottingham Forest’s deal seems imminent, next few hours key
