Nottingham Forest likely to accept ‘huge’ Murillo offer as Liverpool eye move – sources
Nottingham Forest will demand well in excess of £20million for Murillo this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking in the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that the Reds could command a “huge” fee for Murillo, 21, after his exceptional debut campaign at the City Ground.
It is believed that Premier League giants Liverpool, Chelsea and Man United have registered interest in the defender while Paris Sanit-Germain are also keeping tabs.
Well-placed sources told Football Insider this week (14 April) that Forest could be forced to sell Murillo this summer as they may have to sanction player sales amid uncertainty around their profit and sustainability.
Nottingham Forest will demand ‘huge’ fee for Murillo
He joined the Midlands club for a reported £15million from Brazilian side Corinthians last summer and has excelled in Forest’s backline since.
The Brazilian has been a mainstay under both Steve Cooper and Nuno Espirito Santo this term having started every game he has been available for in the Premier League since his arrival.
The relegation-threatened Reds may have to sanction player sales before 30 June to balance their books and avoid another devastating points deduction.
Football Insider revealed (12 April) that the club could be forced to accept an offer for in-form striker Chris Wood in the off-season.
Superstar Morgan Gibbs-White could also make an exit, with Football Insider revealing (1 April) that Tottenham and Newcastle United will have to pay upwards of £50million if they want him this summer.
Nottingham Forest are 17th in the Premier League table after their 2-2 draw against Wolves on Saturday afternoon (13 April).
They are next back in action against 16th-place Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon (21 April).
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