Battle of English giants for Murillo: Liverpool and Chelsea are the main contenders for Nottingham defender

Liverpool and Chelsea are showing serious interest in Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo.

Details: According to TeamTalk, Chelsea are currently considered the frontrunners in the race, as the London club has been conducting a thorough assessment of the player over the past 12 months. Murillo's profile is a perfect fit for the Blues, who are seeking a reliable defender with solid passing ability to strengthen their back line.

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Liverpool are also considering the talented Brazilian as a quality reinforcement, especially amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konaté, as well as Virgil van Dijk’s advancing age.

In addition to the two main contenders, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are closely monitoring the situation. The Red Devils are interested in Murillo due to his left-footed ability, a rare and valuable trait for a centre-back. Moreover, Bayern Munich could provide serious competition to the English clubs, as the German giants are reportedly weighing up a major bid.

It’s worth noting that this season, the Brazilian defender has played 27 matches across all competitions, scoring 2 goals. Transfermarkt values the player at €55 million.

Reminder: Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has voiced his frustration over the impact of new signings on the team’s performance.