Murillo was bound to draw attention from a club like Chelsea, and Fabrizio Romano has now shared an update on his status at Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest’s recruitment has been stellar in recent years, bringing in talents like Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga, and Callum Hudson-Odoi. While Nuno Espirito Santo has had a hand in shaping the current squad, it was Steve Cooper who secured the signing of Murillo last summer.
The Brazilian defender has quickly become one of the Premier League’s standout centre-backs, gaining recognition for his solid performances. However, his rise has attracted interest, with Chelsea reportedly eyeing a move for him.
Fabrizio Romano recently addressed these transfer rumors, clarifying that while Chelsea is tracking several centre-backs, no concrete talks regarding Murillo have occurred yet. He also noted that Murillo would command a hefty price tag, as Nottingham Forest reportedly rejected any offers for him last summer, even from Juventus.
Murillo’s future remains in Forest’s hands, but a sale could fetch a significant profit, given his importance to the squad. Although it would be tough to see him go, Murillo deserves a spot at the highest level.