An exclusive report via Caught Offside today claims that Chelsea see Nottingham Forest defender Murillo as a key target.
They believe that the centre back has become a key transfer target for Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window of 2026, but only time will tell whether The Blues can land their man.
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Chelsea leading the race
Murillo arrives for a Nottingham Forest match.
Murillo arrives for a Nottingham Forest match. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
The report claims that sources close to his agents industry have informed them that Murillo has emerged as a key target for Premier League giants Chelsea.
Chelsea have done the most extensive background work on Murillo over the past year, and this is what makes them believe that The Blues are now leading the race to sign the Brazilian despite named interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, PSG, and Saudi clubs too.
Murillo apparently wants to stay in the Premier League, giving those English clubs another extra edge in this alleged battle for him.
Forest are reportedly demanding a fee in excess of £60-70 million, a valuation that reflects both his age and his rapid development since arriving in England.
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