​Nottingham Forest’s aggressive summer transfer window shows no signs of slowing down. Following a busy period under new manager Oliver Glasner, the Reds have stepped up their pursuit of Fiorentina right-back Dodô, with reports from Italy indicating that a total agreement is now “very close.”

​With the Premier League season underway and the transfer deadline rapidly approaching, Forest are working tirelessly to secure reinforcements, and the 27-year-old Brazilian defender has emerged as a primary target to bolster the backline at the City Ground.

​Personal Terms Agreed: A Four-Year Contract on the Table

​According to reports from Italian outlet Viola News, negotiations between Nottingham Forest and the player’s camp have moved at a rapid pace. Dodô has already agreed to personal terms with the English club over a four-year contract, signaling his clear intent to make the switch to the Premier League.

​For Fiorentina, the timing of the sale is dictated by contract security. The dynamic fullback is currently in the final year of his deal in Florence. To avoid losing a valuable asset for free when his contract expires in 2027, La Viola have made him available in the market this summer.

​Dodô brings a wealth of top-flight experience, having been a consistent starter since arriving from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2022. Over his time in Italy, he has amassed 162 total appearances—including 47 outings during a heavy-duty campaign last year. Furthermore, a move to the City Ground would see him reunite with his former Fiorentina teammate, defensive anchor Nikola Milenković.

​Bridging the Valuation Gap with Fiorentina

​While the player is fully on board with the move, the final hurdle lies in reaching a formal fee agreement between the two clubs.

​Fiorentina have initially demanded a fee of €12m to part ways with the South American defender. Nottingham Forest’s current proposals, however, have hovered closer to the €10m mark.

​Despite the slight disparity, sources close to the negotiations indicate optimism that a compromise can be struck. The remaining €2m gap is expected to be bridged through easily achievable performance-based bonuses, allowing both sides to finalize the transfer structure in the coming days.

​Glasner’s Defensive Blueprint Takes Shape

​For Oliver Glasner, adding a high-energy, technically gifted right-back like Dodô would provide an enormous boost as he looks to implement his tactical vision at the City Ground.

​As Nottingham Forest navigate a high-stakes Premier League campaign alongside preparations for further squad adjustments, capturing a player of Dodô’s caliber would represent a massive coup. If Forest’s recruitment team can successfully iron out the final payment details with La Viola, the City Ground faithful could soon be welcoming one of Serie A’s most consistent modern fullbacks to English football!