Liverpool, nicknamed the "Reds," is reportedly preparing to spend £50 million to sign this standout Premier League player to strengthen their squad.
TeamTalk, a well-known football media outlet, reported that Liverpool, a Premier League giant, is considering a £50 million offer to sign Murillo, a strong Brazilian international midfielder from Nottingham Forest, to Anfield this summer.
It is understood that 25-year-old Murillo is ready to say goodbye to Nottingham Forest this summer to seek new challenges and advance his professional career.
According to the latest reports, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp highly appreciates Murillo’s abilities, noting he is a defender comfortable with the ball, strong, aggressive, and effective in aerial duels, qualities that should strengthen the team’s defense in the long term.
Liverpool’s defensive reinforcement plan is driven by uncertainties over the futures of Ibrahima Konaté and Joe Gomez, as well as the search for a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. Murillo fits all the criteria Liverpool requires.
Meanwhile, Murillo’s representatives are seriously evaluating potential new clubs and are open to all offers. However, everything depends on Nottingham Forest’s decision, as Murillo recently extended his contract by four years, which could allow the club to demand more than £50 million.
Besides Liverpool, Chelsea is also seriously interested in Murillo and is reportedly ready to sell Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoît Badiashile, and Trevoh Chalobah to raise funds for a new defensive signing.