Nottingham Forest increase bid for Fiorentina full-back Dodo
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Nottingham Forest have submitted an improved offer to sign Fiorentina right-back Dodo as they look to strengthen their defensive options.
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Attributed to original sourceFriday’s reports claim that Nottingham Forest have returned with a new and improved offer for Fiorentina full-back Dodo after seeing a €7m bid rejected by La Viola earlier this week.
Report: Nottingham Forest increase Dodo bid According to reports from Sky Sport transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio , Nottingham Forest have lodged an increased offer worth €9m plus up to €2m in bonuses for the 27-year-old Dodo.
Reports earlier this week claimed that Fiorentina had turned down a proposal with a fixed fee of €7m earlier this week and that they are holding out for offers that start at €10m.
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Dodo of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring the 0-3 goal during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images) A deal for Dodo would have to be a permanent transfer, not a loan with an option or obligation to buy, given that he is now into the final 12 months of his contract with Fiorentina.
Dodo is now into his fifth season with Fiorentina having joined from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2022. He has since gone on to make 163 appearances across all competitions for the Tuscan side, including 114 in Serie A. He was part of the Fiorentina side that finished runners up in the first two editions of the UEFA Conference League in 2022-23 and 2023-24.
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What happened
Nottingham Forest are pushing to land Fiorentina's Brazilian full-back Dodo with an increased bid. The Premier League club have been working on a deal for the versatile defender, who is valued highly by the Serie A side. Dodo has been a regular for Fiorentina in recent seasons and would provide competition and depth at right-back. Talks between the two clubs are ongoing as Forest look to get a deal over the line before the window closes.
Chance analysis
Nottingham Forest's persistence in the Dodo chase reflects their continued push to reshape the squad under their current project, targeting a player who has been one of Serie A's more reliable full-backs. For Fiorentina, losing a starter would be a significant defensive blow heading into the new campaign, particularly if a replacement isn't lined up in parallel. The outcome of this negotiation will hinge on whether Forest meet Fiorentina's asking price.
Dodo's departure would weaken Fiorentina's defensive options while adding Premier League-ready depth for Nottingham Forest at right-back.