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Report: Bayern could face competition from Chelsea for Murillo

By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran

It appears that another English club has entered the race for the Brazilian centre-half.

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Bayern Munich could face serious competition next summer in the race for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.

After reports emerged that Bayern is monitoring the Brazilian central defender, Spanish portal Fichajes notes Chelsea is also interested.

So much so that the English club apparently believe they have the better chance of capturing the 25-year-old talent.

According to the report, the Blues are planning to make a move next summer as they plan to restructure their defense entirely.

The Premier League club is said to be confident they can score points both financially and with his sporting potential.

Nottingham is reportedly demanding at least €50 million for the defender – an amount that Bayern Munich could also pay in principle.

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