Manchester United are reported to be considering Nottingham Forest centre back Murillo as part of their recruitment plans at the end of the season. Centre back is identified as an area of concern as Harry Maguire approaches the end of his contract, and the Daily Mail name Murillo as a potential replacement.<\/p>\n
Murillo is said to be \u201cprominent\u201d on United\u2019s radar and is thought to be open to leaving Forest, despite still being under contract until 2029. Since his arrival in the Premier League in the summer of 2023, his performances have drawn attention and prompted links to Chelsea and Liverpool as well.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the Benja Me Mucho podcast last year, Murillo set out his long-term thinking about using Forest as a stepping stone. \u201cI had the dream of playing in the Premier League, and I had that thought,\u201d he explained. \u201cI thought, \u2018I\u2019ll go to Nottingham Forest, have a good year, and then I\u2019ll go to a big club.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had that in my head. I\u2019d choose Manchester City , but it would be more difficult for me to be a regular starter given the players they have in their squad.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s City, Arsenal as well, who are fighting for the Premier League title. I wouldn\u2019t discard Liverpool either. It would be a good opportunity for me to show his football in a big club.\u201d<\/p>\n
The interest in Murillo comes as Manchester United arrive in 2026 with four players staring down the final six months of their respective contracts. Alongside Maguire, a decision will also have to be made about the future of defensive midfielder Casemiro, who developed into one of Ruben Amorim\u2019s most-trusted players after a disappointing start to life under the Portuguese tactician.<\/p>\n
Any move for a centre back in the summer would form part of a broader defensive review rather than addressing a single position. Reports link several top clubs with Murillo, and United will weigh their options while planning for potential departures and contract decisions over the coming months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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