This past summer, Paris Saint-Germain showed interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo as they looked to bolster their center-back options.
In the end, PSG opted to sign Willian Pacho, who has quickly made his mark at the club. However, there’s still room for improvement in central defense, whether during the January transfer window or next summer.
Last season at the City Ground, Murillo played a crucial role in helping his team avoid relegation from the Premier League, showcasing his talent. If he continues to develop this season, it’s likely that clubs like PSG will take notice.
While PSG has Marquinhos anchoring the defense, the situation beyond him is a bit uncertain. Lucas Beraldo is still young and adjusting, Lucas Hernandez is recovering from a serious injury, and Milan Skriniar doesn’t seem to be in Luis Enrique’s plans, which could lead to changes in January.
What’s the latest on Murillo’s future at Nottingham Forest?
Football Insider reported on Saturday, citing sources, that Chelsea would have to pay a ‘huge fee’ to convince Nottingham Forest to sell Murillo. Moreover, the report revealed that despite Chelsea’s interest, Forest are in no rush to part with the 22-year-old after his impressive start to the season.
Nonetheless, with Forest in the middle of pushing for the UEFA Champions League next season, it’s hard to envision Chelsea winning the race for the player unless it’s an offer that they cannot turn down.
As for PSG, it will be interesting to see if they attempt to add a center-back in the January window or opt to wait until the summer to continue adding more youth to the position.
