The latest Nottingham Forest transfer news from Nottinghamshire Live as the Garibaldi Red podcast discusses Danilo’s form.Danilo in action for Nottingham Forest during the win over Sheffield United

Patience will be key with Danilo this season as Nottingham Forest hope the Brazilian midfielder realises his huge potential.

The 22-year-old joined Forest on a six-and-a-half year deal from Palmeiras in January and scored goals against Brentford, Brighton and Southampton. Such form saw him tentatively linked with Liverpool and Tottenham, but he has started this season with below par performances against Arsenal and Sheffield United.

Speaking on the Garibaldi Red podcast, broadcaster and Reds fan Darren Fletcher said that comes as no surprise given the drastic changes Danilo has experienced in moving to the Premier League and England. “How old is he? How many games has he played? He’s learning his trade. He’s come here from Brazil,” he said.

“At the end of last season, how good he was was surprising. I thought it would take him longer to settle. I appreciate there are South Americans in the dressing room but this is a complete life change for him. Can you imagine how difficult it is to play in the Premier League compared to the top flight in Brazil.

I would think the only common things are the goals, the pitch and the ball. Everything else is different. He’s slotting in and he’s got to learn how he translates his game from Brazil to the Premier League on a consistent basis.

“He’s dealing with life issues, a change of culture, a change of game. The fact he did so well last season is a testament to him.