Report: Manchester United could step up interest in Murillo next summer
Manchester United could intensify their interest in signing Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo ahead of next summer as they look for solutions to their defensive problems. A move remains only a possibility, with the club yet to make a public offer.
A report says Manchester United could intensify their interest in signing Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo ahead of next summer as they look for solutions to their defensive problems. A move remains only a possibility, with the club yet to make a public offer.
Mick Brown, Manchester United's former chief scout, told Football Insider that the club could move strongly for the player if Forest showed a willingness to negotiate. The club have previously monitored Murillo, who caught the eye again with his performance in Forest's 3-1 win over Manchester City, despite inconsistent form during the season.
Forest are keen to keep the player and have previously rebuffed interest from major clubs; his importance to the team also means they are under no pressure to sell him at present. However, the report suggests that Forest's slide down the Premier League table and their ongoing difficulties could prompt them to reconsider offers, and that a substantial financial bid could test their resolve.
Manchester United are expected to face competition from other Premier League clubs, which could drive up Murillo's value. The possibility of the club making a move depends on a change in Forest's circumstances, while the high price remains a potential obstacle to the deal.