€9m Dodo Bid Lodged as Nottingham Forest Test Fiorentina Valuation
Nottingham Forest have submitted an improved transfer bid worth €9m plus €2m in performance add-ons for Fiorentina full-back Dodo. The Premier League side returned with the updated offer after seeing an initial €7m bid turned down earlier in the week. Fiorentina are currently holding out for a guaranteed fee starting at €10m.
The 27-year-old full-back is in his fifth season with Fiorentina after moving to Italy from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2022. Operating on the right side of defense, he has entered the final 12 months of his contract in Florence.
Dodo
playerDodo has built a solid record in Italy, compiling 163 appearances across all competitions including 114 in Serie A for Fiorentina. His time with La Viola includes consecutive appearances in the UEFA Conference League final in 2023 and 2024.
Dodo’s Tactical Role on Nottingham Forest’s Flank
Adding Dodo provides Nottingham Forest with a full-back accustomed to top-tier domestic and European competition. His extensive game time in Serie A supplies proven defensive stability on the right side of the back line.
Fiorentina
clubNottingham Forest Squad Depth and Contract Conditions
Because Dodo is in the final year of his contract, Fiorentina are seeking a permanent transfer rather than a temporary loan deal. Completing the move would immediately strengthen Forest’s right-sided defensive rotation.
Fiorentina’s €10m Asking Price vs Forest’s €9m Plus Add-Ons Proposal
Forest’s revised offer narrows the distance between the two clubs’ positions as negotiations move forward.
| Negotiation Phase | Transfer Value Details |
|---|---|
| Rejected Initial Offer | €7m base fee |
| Current Forest Proposal | €9m base + €2m add-ons |
| Fiorentina Valuation | €10m minimum base fee |
Gianluca Di Marzio (Sky Sport).