Overview
- United have placed the 23-year-old on their summer shortlist to replace out-of-contract Harry Maguire, according to recent reports.
- Murillo is said to be open to a move despite signing a four-and-a-half-year extension in January 2025 that ties him to Forest until 2029.
- No formal bids have been reported, with suggestions United will likely wait until the end of the season to act.
- Barcelona and AC Milan have been linked, adding competition for a left-footed centre-back who matches United’s recruitment profile.
- Forest’s league struggles and United’s chances of European qualification are viewed as variables that could shape any transfer outcome.