Overview

• Chelsea have made centre-back a January priority and are monitoring Nottingham Forest’s 23-year-old Murillo, according to former scout Mick Brown’s comments to Football Insider.
• Christian Falk reports Bayern Munich have added Murillo to their shortlist, noting prior Real Madrid interest and indicating a likely fee north of €50m.
• Forest’s long contract with Murillo runs to 2029 with no reported release clause, and coverage suggests a winter deal would be difficult, potentially pushing serious moves to the summer.
• There has been no public indication of a formal bid from Chelsea, whose interest stems from early-season defensive issues including Levi Colwill’s ACL injury and other absences.
• Analysts highlight Murillo’s composure and ball progression as a strong fit for Enzo Maresca’s approach, with former teammate Joe Worrall having labeled him “amazing.”