The transfer window at the City Ground is officially shifting into overdrive. While Nottingham Forest’s approach to recruitment this summer has been notably meticulous—yielding just two major additions in Xaver Schlager and Ousmane Diomande under manager Oliver Glasner—the silence is about to be broken in spectacular fashion.
As the squad prepares for the curtain-raising clash against Leeds United, the front office has accelerated negotiations to secure a massive upgrade on the flank. According to elite European transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, Nottingham Forest are pressing hard to finalize a deal for Fiorentina star Dodô, with the Italian club already bracing for his departure.
A Bargain £13 Million Coup
For a fee reported to be in the region of £13 million, capturing a player of Dodô’s caliber represents exceptional business in today’s inflated market.
The 27-year-old Brazilian will join an increasingly Samba-flavored dressing room at the City Ground, slotting in alongside fellow countrymen Murillo, Igor Jesus, Morato, John Victor, and Jair Cunha. Dodô played an instrumental role in Fiorentina’s remarkable survival campaign last term, anchoring a miraculous turnaround that saw La Viola comfortably beat the drop after sitting dead last in the table heading into the New Year.
Proving his durability at the highest level, Dodô racked up a staggering 47 appearances across all competitions last season, chipping in with two goals and three assists. Having previously earned senior call-ups to the Brazil national team while awaiting his elusive first cap, the dynamic full-back clearly views a high-profile move to the Premier League as the ultimate stage to cement his international ambitions.
Beating Newcastle and European Giants to the Punch
What makes this impending transfer even sweeter for Forest supporters is the caliber of competition the club fended off to secure his signature.
Before shifting their attention toward raiding Benfica for Amar Dedic, Newcastle United heavily scouted Dodô as a primary defensive target. Furthermore, Italian heavyweights Inter Milan and Juventus both tracked the full-back’s situation closely. The fact that Forest managed to muscle past elite domestic and continental competition speaks volumes about the ambition driving the club’s recruitment strategy behind the scenes.
Dodô emerged as the top target after alternative options, such as Givairo Read, proved unattainable earlier in the window.
When Can Fans Expect to See Him?
While the ink is not yet fully dry, sources indicate that negotiations are reaching their final stages. Though it might be a stretch to see him feature in the squad for this weekend’s league opener against Leeds, fans are already eagerly anticipating his debut.
The prevailing expectation is that Dodô will be primed and ready to make his inaugural appearance in the Garibaldi red during next Tuesday’s high-stakes Carabao Cup clash—once again against Leeds United.
With a modest £13 million price tag, proven Serie A durability, and an explosive attacking profile tailor-made for Glasner’s tactical system, Dodô is shaping up to be one of the shrewdest acquisitions of the entire summer window. Buckle up, Forest fans—another major star is heading to Trentside!
