Liverpool told bid Nottingham Forest will accept for Murillo – sources
Nottingham Forest want more than £70million for in-demand defender Murillo, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (18 November) that Forest will not consider January offers for the 22-year-old amid interest from Real Madrid.
Real have a pressing need for defensive reinforcements following serious injuries to David Alaba and Eder Militao, while Barcelona and Liverpool are also keen on the Brazillian.
Los Blancos cannot currently afford Forest’s asking price but could free up funds to do a deal in the next summer window.
Sources say Forest feel losing Murillo in the near future is “inevitable” as he goes from strength to strength in the Premier League.
The centre-back is likely to have a decision to make at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
Nottingham Forest want £70m+ for Murillo as Liverpool and Barcelona swoop
It is believed he is flattered by the interest from Europe’s top clubs, with the potential to play regular Champions League football a particularly huge attraction.
He has been at the heart of the Forest defence this term, alongside summer signing Nikola Milenković, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side flying high in the Premier League.
Murillo is under contract at the City Ground until June 2028 after signing from Corinthians in 2023.
The defender – who earned his first senior Brazil call-up this month – has made 47 appearances for Forest, scoring one goal and notching two assists.
He is likely to be in action for Forest when they face Arsenal on Saturday (23 November).
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