Liverpool set their sights on signing Murillo from Nottingham Forest
Liverpool They have reportedly set their sights on signing Nottingham Forest star Murillo next year, according to the Spanish outlet. Transfers.
After arriving at the City Ground from Corinthians last year, the 22-year-old enjoyed a promising debut campaign at the first division last quarter.
The Brazilian has continued to develop and has started the new season brightly. Forest currently sit in seventh place in the league and are just two points behind fourth place. Villa Aston.
Nuno Espírito Santo's team have only lost one league game so far this season and defeated Liverpool at Anfield. Murillo was excellent in that match.
Now, Transfers claims the Merseyside club are looking to sign a new defender as a possible replacement for Virgil van Dijk, whose current contract with the Reds expires at the end of this season.
Murillo to Liverpool
They have identified Murillo as a serious option and are ready to attack him next year. However, the South American still has over three and a half years left on his current contract, so Forest are in a strong position to demand a big fee for him and reportedly want at least £50m.
Murillo is a left-footed center back. He is fast, strong, technically sound, comfortable playing from the back and efficient in defensive contributions. However, he is not the tallest defender, so he is not the best in the air.
However, the youngster has shown his qualities during a very short period in the Premier League and it is clear that he has the potential to become a top player in the future.
Therefore, he would definitely be a smart acquisition for Liverpool if they buy him. However, it will be interesting to see if the Anfield club finally take concrete steps to secure his signature next year.
Meanwhile, Liverpool face Brighton and Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup fourth-round match tonight before facing the same opponent in the Premier League next weekend.
Arne Slot's team only managed to draw the last game against Arsenal so they will be desperate to get back to winning ways as soon as possible.
