According to the German newspaper, Chelsea have entered the race to sign Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo Football transfers.
The 23-year-old rose through the ranks at Brazilian side Corinthians before sealing a move to Europe to join Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023.
Unlike many South American players who often take time to adapt to European football – especially in England – Murillo wasted no time in making an immediate impact.
Remarkably, the youngster had made just 13 senior appearances in Brazil’s top flight and was relatively inexperienced before his move, but he quickly established himself as a key figure in the side.
Since then, Murillo has made 80 appearances for Nottingham Forest, scoring twice and producing countless goal-saving tackles, clearances and decisive defensive interventions – most memorably his last-gasp goal in the 97th minute to deny Harry Maguire in Forest’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in April.
He continued his good form this season, making five appearances, with his performances once again attracting the attention of several top clubs.
According to Football transfersChelsea have joined several top European clubs in showing interest in Murillo ahead of his potential move to Stamford Bridge next summer.
Murillo to Chelsea
However, they face stiff competition from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich as the German club claim the Bavarians have identified the Brazil international as a potential replacement for Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae, who face an uncertain future at the Allianz Arena.
Although the report adds that Murillo does not have a release clause in his contract at the City Ground which runs until 2029, Forest are keen to keep the Brazilian centre-back unless they receive concrete offers above his £47million. Transfer market valuation.
Maresca has also suffered a defensive injury crisis at centre-back. Levi Colwill was lost to a cruciate ligament injury before the season started, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana were both absent for the win over Liverpool.
At the same time, they finished the match with Jorrel Hato and Reece James at center back after Benoît Badiashile and Josh Acheampong had to leave injured.
Murillo has been excellent for Forest and there is no doubt that he would be a quality signing for Chelsea as his versatility and efficiency on the ball make him a good profile for Maresca’s playing style.
However, Forest are unlikely to sanction his departure in January, so it will be interesting to see whether the Blues will move on to other targets or wait until the summer to sign him.
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