Liverpool transfer target Murillo has admitted that a move to Anfield would be a ‘good opportunity’ amid reports that he could leave Nottingham Forest this summer.
Murillo, 22, was named Forest’s player of the season following a stellar campaign at centre back following his £11 million move from Corinthians in 2023.
The defender signed a five-year deal at the City Ground, tying him to Forest until 2028, but there has been speculation that he could move on this summer.
Chelsea are reported to have offered a cash-plus-player deal involving Trevoh Chalobah last week while Liverpool’s interest in the Brazilian stopper goes back further.
Following the announcement of Richard Hughes as new sporting director, the Reds were linked with a move for Murillo ahead of the transfer window opening.
With Joel Matip out of contract and long-term doubts over the future of Virgil van Dijk, it would be a surprise if a defender was not on the Anfield agenda this year, even if no signings have yet been made.
Sums as high as £70m have been discussed for Murillo, with Forest coming out of a season in which they were punished for financial fair play breaches.
Murillo admits that he is aware of transfer chat and has named his preference if he is to move on from Forest.
Manchester City would be his favourite team to move to, but has not discounted a transfer to Arsenal or Liverpool should the opportunity arise.
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