La Liga giants Barcelona have set their sights on the signing of a member of the defensive ranks at Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest.
That’s according to English outlet CaughtOffside, who point towards Murillo as the player in question.
Stopper Murillo, for his part, has spent the last couple of seasons establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s standout performers in his position.
A dominant physical presence at the heart of defence, the Brazilian proved himself an integral figure in Nottingham Forest’s memorable campaign in 2024/25.
And such exploits, evidently, have not gone unnoticed in Spain.
Specifically, Barcelona are understood to have earmarked Murillo as the ideal defensive addition for the future.
As per a report from CaughtOffside:
‘For Barcelona, Murillo is seen as an ideal long-term successor in central defence following the departure of Inigo Martínez. The Catalan club’s recruitment strategy has been focused on securing young players with high technical ability, and Murillo fits that bill perfectly.’
The Blaugrana will not have it all their own way in the race for the 23-year-old, however, with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal also keen.
Conor Laird – GSFN
