Newcastle Leads Race for Fiorentina Full-Back Dodo Amid Transfer Interest</TITLE]Domilson Cordeiro dos Santos known as ACF Fiorentina’s Dodo in action. (Photo by Gabriele Maltirti / Getty Images)Newcastle United are reportedly leading the pursuit for Dodo, the dynamic Brazilian full-back currently sought by Nottingham Forest from Serie A side Fiorentina.Following a summer of significant player sales, Newcastle are under pressure to bolster their squad with fresh talent. A primary target in their recruitment strategy is Fiorentina’s Dodo. While the Brazilian defender is noted for occasional inconsistency, his high ceiling of talent combined with an affordable market value makes him a compelling prospect. According to a report from SportWitness, Newcastle are currently ahead of Nottingham Forest in the race for his signature, with a potential transfer fee estimated at €16m.Fiorentina Open to Negotiating Full-Back TransferThe relatively low asking price for the former Shakhtar Donetsk player is driven by his current contract status. With only one year remaining on his agreement with the Italian club, Fiorentina is motivated to secure a sale during this window to avoid losing him for free.Consequently, Dodo is being actively marketed to various European clubs. While Serie A sides have reportedly shown little interest so far, the situation may shift if Fiorentina fails to find a buyer and is forced to lower the asking price.Transfer Market UpdatesIn other transfer news, rumors suggest a potential swap deal involving Trevoh Chalobah and Maxence Lacroix could materialize this summer.Additionally, West Ham United may be forced to consider selling an experienced Premier League defender following their recent relegation.