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It's claimed Real Madrid is interested in Nottingham Forest's Murillo as it targets a new center-back in the transfer market.

Madrid has been dogged by injury problems in defense this year, with Eder Militao, David Alaba and Dani Carvajal all contending with major knee problems over the course of the campaign.

The Spanish giant is expected to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, on a free transfer as a long-term successor to Carvajal, while Murillo has apparently emerged as a possible central defensive target.

Madrid and Chelsea are both named as clubs that are interested in Murillo, who is reportedly valued at €80 million ($92 million) by Forest.

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Liverpool and Arsenal are also said to be keen on the Brazil international, having both held unsuccessful talks over a possible move for Murillo during the January transfer window.

Understandably, Forest is keen to keep hold of Murillo and Caught Offside reports that the club is keen to tie him to a new contract until 2030

Forest's chances of retaining Murillo for at least another season will likely increase immeasurably if Nuno Espirito Santo's men get over the line in their quest to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Liverpool could be in the market for a new center-back this summer, despite Virgil van Dijk committing his future to the club for two more years

Ibrahima Konate's current contract is set to expire at the end of next season, while Joe Gomez will go into next season having been sidelined for several months after hamstring surgery

Jarell Quansah, meanwhile, has experienced a regressive season after ending the 2023-24 season as Jurgen Klopp's first-choice partner for Van Dijk.

As well as Murillo, young Spanish center-back Dean Huijsen has been linked with a move to Anfield due to his impressive form for Bournemouth this season.

Huijsen only moved to the Vitality Stadium from Juventus last summer but he has been fantastic for Andoni Iraiola's side, so much so that he played in both of Spain's Nations League games against the Netherlands during the March international break.


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