DONE DEAL: Nottingham Forest confirm deal for Napoli's Lorenzo Lucca

DONE DEAL: Nottingham Forest confirm deal for Napoli's Lorenzo Lucca

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of giant Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca on an initial loan with an option to buy.

Standing at 6’7”, Lucca joins Sean Dyche’s side as they seek to turn a disappointing Premier League campaign around.

Lucca struggled at Napoli, scoring just one goal in his 16 Serie A games, four have which have been from the first whistle.

Forest have now confirmed that Lucca has joined on an initial loan, paying €1m for the next six months and an option to buy for €40m.

Forest’s Global Head of Football, Edu Gaspar said: “Lorenzo is a player who adds specific qualities to our team, and we are really pleased he has joined us.

“Having played at the top level in different countries, he arrives with a good blend of experience and scope to continue developing as a player.

“Everyone at the Club welcomes Lorenzo, and we are all looking forward to seeing the impact he can have for the rest of the season.”