Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Murillo from Nottingham Forest.
The 23-year-old has enjoyed an unusual run of form for a Premier League club and is attracting attention from top teams. According to a report from INews, the defender is not seeking a move from the English club, but his stance could change if a top club like Liverpool or Chelsea come calling.
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Murillo may be tempted
The defender could be swayed by interest from the first teams, and it will be interesting to see whether Liverpool or Chelsea make a formal offer to sign him. Both clubs are in need of quality central defenders and the Brazilian would be ideal. He has established himself as a reliable performer in the Premier League and could improve both teams.
At Liverpool, he could be the ideal long-term successor to soon-to-be free agent Ibrahima Konate. As for Chelsea, he could replace the likes of Benoît Badiashile or Axel Disasi.
Nottingham Forest are unlikely to let him leave easily and may demand a premium. A figure of around £70m is mentioned. However, Liverpool and Chelsea have the financial power to offer the highest amount of money for the player. They have shown that they are willing to invest large sums of money in players with high potential.
See below for Murillo’s scores for Liverpool or Chelsea. Learn more about how the Transfer Fit rating system works.
| Murillo | Total score: 17/25 |
| Transfer fee | ** |
| performance | **** |
| performance | ** |
| career phase | **** |
| The need for squads | ***** |
Murillo needs a transfer
On the other hand, joining a big club would be ideal for Murillo as well. He deserves to compete at a higher level and fight for trophies. Liverpool and Chelsea could offer him a platform. he has a need. If he joins a bigger club, he will have a better chance of playing regularly for the Brazilian national team.
It will be interesting to see where he ends up. Murillo is also a target for Manchester United.
