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Chelsea are ready to make a formal offer for Murillo amid growing expectations that the centre-back will leave Nottingham Forest this summer, according to TEAMtalk.
His composure on the ball, strength in duels, and ability to break opposition lines with progressive play have made him a key figure for Nottingham Forest. However, with the club battling both on-pitch challenges and financial pressures, a high-value sale this summer is considered increasingly likely.
CHELSEA, meanwhile, view the left-sided centre-back position as a priority area. With the futures of several defenders uncertain and long-term squad planning underway, the club is targeting a younger profile capable of developing under Liam Rosenior while offering immediate depth. Murillo’s age, physical profile, and Premier League experience fit the club’s recruitment strategy.
Talks between the clubs have not yet begun, but Chelsea are reportedly confident they can meet Forest’s valuation, which is expected to exceed £50 million. Forest are prepared to listen to offers but will seek to spark a competitive bidding environment, with interest also coming from clubs in Spain and Italy.
Could a summer move happen?
***CHELSEA***’s interest in Murillo is logical — and also revealing. The club continues to invest heavily in emerging talent, aiming to assemble a squad built for long-term success. Murillo is tailor-made for that approach. He has already shown he can perform in the Premier League, and his ceiling is high.
The concern, however, is whether Chelsea risk overcrowding their defensive department without addressing more urgent structural issues elsewhere in the squad, as there are other areas of the pitch that need improving on.
And with the massive loss that we have just made, the club may not be making the amount of transfer signings that are needed to close the gap on Manchester City and Arsenal.
DARWIN NUNEZ MESSAGE SENT
Marcel Desailly believes former Liverpool star Darwin Nunez has plenty left to prove in the Premier League, naming Chelsea as a possible destination.
The Uruguayan international, who left Anfield in the summer, is said to have emerged as a potential attacking solution for the two clubs as they look to reinforce their forward lines ahead of next season.
Núñez endured an inconsistent spell at Liverpool after joining from Benfica in 2022, producing flashes of explosive quality but struggling for sustained form in Jürgen Klopp’s system.
Despite a respectable goal return across all competitions, the club opted to reshape its attacking unit, leading to his exit. His performances since leaving England — marked by improved finishing and renewed confidence — have now reportedly placed him back on the radar of top-flight sides seeking a powerful, versatile forward
And amid all the speculation and rumours, Desailly has come out and encouraged CHELSEA to consider making a move to sign the former Liverpool star when the transfer window opens up: ‘I’m pleased to see him wanting to come back to European football – it shows money isn’t everything,’ Desailly told Footitalia.
‘A club like Chelsea, or the new Manchester United, would be best for him. He needs to be surrounded by established, confident players who know they’re going to play every weekend and who will give him the ball on the first intention.
‘That’s the small detail – when he makes a run, he needs to get the ball immediately. Otherwise he loses confidence quickly.’
Would Nunez be a good signing for Chelsea?
We all remember how Fernandes Torres was when he arrived here at Stamford Bridge right? The club paid all that money in hope that the Spaniard could score the goals that his potential had, but he failed to do that and that is what Nunez would end up being like.
At Liverpool he played alot, he was given chance after chance after chance to be the 30 goals a season striker that Jurgen Klopp wanted, and he could not do that and that i why Arne Slot let him leave the club.
He would not be a good signing for CHELSEA because he would be a risky addition to the side, plus he would command a high wage because he is getting some serious money in Saudi Arabia.
ODEGAARD DECISION MADE
Arsenal captain and Chelsea target Martin Ødegaard appears set to remain at the Emirates Stadium this summer despite swirling speculation linking him with a move away, including reported interest from the Blues, after what has been a frustrating individual season for the Norwegian playmaker, according to Football London
The creative midfielder, who has been a key figure in Arsenal’s rise as Premier League title contenders in recent years, has endured a stop-start 2025/26 campaign plagued by fitness issues and inconsistent form.
Having been sidelined intermittently, Ødegaard has featured in just 26 of Arsenal’s 42 matches across all competitions, contributing one goal and six assists — a significant drop compared with his output in previous seasons.
That dip in influence, combined with increased competition for creative positions — notably from summer signing Eberechi Eze — has stirred transfer chatter. Critics and fans alike have questioned whether the Norwegian remains Arsenal’s best long-term No.10, and rumours have linked him with exits from north London, including potential switches to clubs like CHELSEA and others seeking midfield reinforcement.
However, Football.London report that Ødegaard “has no plans” to leave Arsenal this summer, and that he remains committed to overcoming his recent struggles and re-establishing himself as a central figure in manager Mikel Arteta’s setup.
IcChelseanews Says…
Odegaard is a big midfielder in the Premier League, he has come a long way since his struggles at Real Madrid. But at the end of the day, he has injury issues that we dont need here at CHELSEA.
He will probably stay at Arsenal and continue to keep the bench warm next season, and to be honest, we are not sure that another creative midfielder is needed at the club, an experienced defender and a 30 goals a season striker is needed more.
So we are not surprised to see this latest rumour emerge.
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