Barcelona, Arsenal Both Monitoring Nottingham Forest‘s Murillo
Barcelona and Arsenal are both tracking 23-year-old Brazilian center-back Murillo, currently playing for Nottingham Forest, according to a report from caught Offside. The Catalan club views Murillo as a potential long-term defensive leader following the departure of Iñigo Martinez,while Arsenal are also assessing the player’s progress.
Murillo has quickly established himself as a reliable defender in the Premier League, demonstrating maturity and composure beyond his years. His ball-playing ability further enhances his profile, aligning with Barcelona’s recruitment strategy of technically gifted young players.Nottingham forest are reportedly unwilling to sell Murillo unless their valuation is met, placing a price tag of between €70-80 million on the player, whose contract with the club runs until 2029. This valuation presents a financial challenge for Barcelona, which has limited financial adaptability compared to clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea. Any potential move for Murillo would likely require strategic player sales or a creative payment structure.
