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Nottingham Forest join Dortmund in race to sign "fantastic" Chelsea talent

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After agreeing a deal to sign Douglas Luiz, Nottingham Forest have now reportedly joined the race with Borussia Dortmund to sign a young Chelsea talent.

Nottingham Forest agree deal to sign Douglas Luiz

It's been a hectic week or so at the City Ground. James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Omari Hutchinson have all arrived, whilst Luiz is now reportedly on his way from Juventus. According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest have now agreed a deal worth €30m (£26m) to sign the Brazilian midfielder, who is planning to travel to the Midlands as soon as possible to complete his move.

Evangelos Mariniakis has acted swiftly and ruthlessly in the transfer market ever since Nuno Espirito Santo aired complaints that his squad were not ready for the Premier League campaign.

The Nottingham Forest boss told reporters before the Greek owner returned to the market: "Dealing with doubts is the worst thing you can have in football. We have doubts, who is going to be [here], when are they [new signings] going to come? All these things create doubts.

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo before the match

"Not only me but in the club. What we want is game-by-game to have as many options as possible. Europe will come after, and for sure it will be better, but for now until that happens it is a major concern."

With three signings sealed and another on his way since those complaints, Espirito Santo's concerns have well and truly been put to rest. But Marinakus is not done. Reports are now emerging that he's set his sights on signing a Chelsea gem this month.

Nottingham Forest join Chukwuemeka race

According to The Daily Mail, Nottingham Forest have now joined the race to sign Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea this summer. The midfielder has already been the subject of an offer from Borussia Dortmund, only for Chelsea to reject the German club's proposal to leave the door ajar for Forest to make their move.

After spending last year on loan at Dortmund, the Bundesliga giants are keen to welcome Chukwuemeka back for another year. Chelsea, however, are only willing to entertain permanent offers.

Earning praise from scout Jacek Kulig for a "fantastic" Dortmund debut, Chukwuemeka is certainly capable of playing at the top level when given the opportunity. Whether Forest hand him that opportunity and meet Chelsea's demands remains to be seen, however.

The arrival of Luiz should solve any immediate midfield problems, but the 21-year-old may well represent a young talent that Forest chiefs believe can eventually step into Espirito Santo's side as a long-term option.

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