Liverpool in battle with Man Utd to sign Murillo this summer
Liverpool They are supposedly in a battle with manchester united over a deal to sign Nottingham Forest star Murillo this summer, according to Soccer insider information.
It has been suggested that the Reds are considering strengthening their backline by signing a new defender. Their aim is apparently to buy a left-footed centre-back, as they have been linked with a few names in recent times.
Gonçalo Inácio has been widely suggested as a serious target for the Reds with Willian Pacho also on their radar, but Murillo now emerges as a key new option.
According to the report of Soccer insider informationafter being found guilty of violating the first divisionUnder profit and sustainability rules, Nottingham Forest now need to sell some of their star men to balance the book and they must do so by July 1.
The report further claims that Nuno Espirito Santo's side could cash in on Murillo and demand a “far superior” fee of £20m for him, so Liverpool are looking to acquire the Brazilian's service by taking advantage of Nottingham's current situation.
Battle
However, Soccer insider information He claims that Manchester United is also interested in signing him and, furthermore, Chelsea They have expressed interest in signing him as well. Liverpool will therefore face stiff competition from their rivals to secure any potential deal for him.
After joining the Red Devils for last season, Lisandro Martínez has established himself as a pillar in Erik ten HagThere are starting eleven. However, amid the Argentinian's recent injury problems, United have struggled to show their best this season.
So, it seems that Man Utd have started exploring the market to sign a new left-footed centre-back to support Martínez. Jarrad Branthwaite has been mentioned as a key target for the Red Devils and Murillo now emerges as a serious new option.
The 21-year-old has shown flashes of his Premier League qualities of late after moving to the City Ground last summer. He is fast, strong, can play from the back, has the efficiency to dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas and is also efficient in defensive contributions. Therefore, he could be a shrewd signing for Man Utd or Liverpool if either club eventually snaps him up in the next window.
