Murillo to Chelsea? Blues eye Forest defender as Silva replacement
Chelsea are looking to tap into the English market to engulf the defensive gap with the Champions League contending sides in the league as the West Londoners intensify interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, per The Athletic.
The Blues are in dire need of a new center-back in the upcoming summer transfer window, owing to the loss of personnel in the position. Brazilian center-back Thiago Silva is set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer following his four successful years at Chelsea, and the club could replace the former PSG veteran with another Brazilian CB.
Thiago may not be the only defender to leave in the off-season, but there are also reports linking Trevoh Chalobah to a Chelsea exit around the corner.
Thiago may not be the only defender to leave in the off-season, but there are also reports linking Trevoh Chalobah to a Chelsea exit around the corner.
Bargain Alert! Chelsea set to swoop for Forest’s wonderkid defender
Todd Boehly & Co. are said to be one of the sides monitoring the 21-year-old for a possible move this summer, states The Athletic. Murillo has enjoyed some exemplary performances in the recently concluded season, despite Nottingham Forest’s low placing in the English top-tier.
With PSR compliance getting stricter every season, Forest may be forced to sell a marquee player this summer, and who better for Chelsea to target than their player of the season [2023/24] Murillo?
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