Nicolò Fagioli: Nottingham Forest And Crystal Palace Chase Fiorentina Midfielder
Nicolò Fagioli’s uncertain Fiorentina future draws interest from Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Napoli as Lucas Torreira is considered.
Daniele Quaranta
Updated on 21 August 2026
Nicolò Fagioli is attracting interest from Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, with Napoli also identified as a possible contender for the Fiorentina midfielder.
Attention around the former Juventus player is growing, with both Forest and Palace interested while Napoli could step forward for his signature too.
Fagioli had previously been linked with a move to the Premier League.
Earlier this summer, Fiorentina expected Newcastle United to move for the Italian after Sandro Tonali’s departure, but that didn’t happen.
The midfielder’s future is uncertain as interest develops around his situation in Florence.
Fiorentina have gone a step further this time, reportedly reaching a principle agreement with Lucas Torreira as his replacement.
Fagioli’s Fiorentina Form Behind The Growing Interest
Fagioli initially joined Fiorentina on loan from Juventus before the move was made permanent last summer.
His ability and leadership in midfield stood out amid La Viola’s struggles, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists across 45 appearances last season.
The 25-year-old can operate across midfield, and his technical ability was evident during his time at Juventus.
He also featured for Italy at the 2024 European Championships and carries Champions League experience from his Juventus days.
Wednesday’s print edition of Corriere dello Sport reported that Christ Oulai’s summer arrival in Florence had created doubts around Fagioli’s role, with Oulai touted as a potential long-term replacement.
Fagioli and Oulai have not featured together in midfield during pre-season, a detail that could hint at how Fiorentina see the pecking order shaping up.
Torreira Return To Fiorentina Now A Principle Agreement
Fiorentina have moved beyond simply identifying Lucas Torreira as a contingency option.
Reports now describe a principle agreement in place for his return, with the midfielder said to be ready to leave Galatasaray for a second spell in Florence.
That move is contingent on Fagioli’s departure going through, positioning Torreira as insurance rather than direct competition for his former teammate’s role.
The structure adds real weight to the idea that Fiorentina are prepared for Fagioli to leave, rather than merely fielding offers out of obligation.
Nottingham Forest’s Case For Signing Fagioli
Nottingham Forest are among the clubs interested in Fagioli, sitting alongside Crystal Palace in the pursuit, with Napoli a possible additional competitor.
Fagioli’s versatility and technical quality are central to the appeal.
His ability to play across midfield, combined with his Juventus pedigree and European experience, gives Forest a clear picture of what he’d offer.
Whether that interest leads to a move depends on how the situation develops at Fiorentina, and on how the other interested clubs choose to act.
Crystal Palace’s Midfield Need Behind Their Fagioli Interest
Crystal Palace are also interested in Fagioli, giving him a second Premier League suitor alongside Forest, with Napoli still lurking as a possible contender.
Palace’s interest reflects genuine depth concerns in their own midfield rather than simply chasing a name.
Jefferson Lerma is the wrong side of 30, Cheick Doucouré’s fitness has been unreliable, and Adam Wharton continues to attract interest from elsewhere.
Fagioli’s development in Florence over the past 18 months has helped bring him back into focus after his initial move from Juventus, and his profile fits what Palace are missing in the middle of the park.
What Happens Next For Fagioli’s Fiorentina Future
What’s established is that Fagioli’s future at Fiorentina is uncertain, that Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are both genuinely interested, and that Napoli could yet enter the competition for his signature.
Fiorentina’s reported agreement with Torreira underlines just how real the possibility of a Fagioli departure has become.
For now, the picture points to growing momentum around a move, with the coming days expected to be decisive in determining which direction his future takes.
Daniele Quaranta
Daniele Quaranta grew up in Bergamo watching Atalanta from the curva nord with his father, and that upbringing gave him a deep appreciation for the tactical and emotional layers that Italian football carries unlike any other league in the world. He has spent years studying the game through a decidedly Italian lens, paying close attention to how formations evolve across seasons, how managers adapt under pressure, and what historical patterns reveal about the modern game.
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