Dodo is in no hurry to depart Fiorentina this January, preferring to see out his contract and explore options as a free agent in the summer. Interest in the 27-year-old right-back is being shown by several top European clubs.
Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on the Brazilian's situation but have downplayed their pursuit of Dodo for now.
The reason is straightforward: Forest bolstered their right flank last summer, signing Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace for £22 million. The Colombian has quickly established himself in Oliver Glasner's starting XI and adapted well since making the move.
Against this backdrop, the club is unlikely to aggressively pursue a deal for Dodo in January.
The defender himself seems unenthusiastic about leaving this winter. Reports suggest he would prefer to complete the season with Fiorentina before weighing up offers as a free agent.
Dodo has already rejected several contract extension proposals from Fiorentina. Last season, he made 36 appearances in Serie A and continues to attract the attention of several elite clubs.
Barcelona are eyeing a summer swoop once his contract runs out, while Milan and Napoli are also expressing interest.
For Forest, the situation has shifted since Munoz's arrival. The club is still monitoring Dodo's situation but, for now, maintaining stability in their established position is the priority.
