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Arsenal and Barcelona Weigh Moves for Nottingham Forest's Murillo

Forest set a high price near €70–80m with no urgency to sell.

Overview

  • Multiple reports name Arsenal and Barcelona as leading suitors for the 23-year-old Brazilian centre-back after his rapid impact in the Premier League.
  • Nottingham Forest's valuation ranges from about €70–80m (£61–70m) according to reports, strengthened by four years remaining on Murillo's contract.
  • Mikel Arteta is described as an admirer of Murillo's left-footed distribution and composure, with suggestions Arsenal could consider an approach in January or next summer.
  • Barcelona reportedly view Murillo as a long-term replacement following Inigo Martínez's departure to Al-Nassr, though recent financial constraints could test their ability to meet the price.
  • Chelsea earlier made a formal offer that Forest rejected, and coverage indicates a renewed attempt could be explored in a future window.