Chelsea is ready to compete with Arsenal for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. Fichajes reports that the player would cost between 80 and 90 million euros.

CaughtOffside and sources close to the agents industry report that Chelsea have been tracking Murillo since the summer and that manager Enzo Maresca has identified him as a key defensive target. Murillo has made nine Premier League appearances for Nottingham Forest this season. Nottingham Forest have a valuation of €80-90 million for Murillo and are reluctant to sell, but it is expected they will consider serious offers if bids are close to their asking price. The club's decision to reject approaches last summer has improved their negotiating position.

According to Christian Falk, Chelsea are interested in signing Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo. The club are looking for new additions in defence and Murillo would fit their strategy of recruiting young players.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a January move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo after deciding against reigniting their pursuit of Marc Guéhi, according to The Daily Express. The Italian manager, who favours a possession-based system with defenders comfortable on the ball, views Murillo as an ideal fit for his backline. Chelsea have shifted their focus toward Murillo, a player who has been on their radar since the summer, and are leading the race against other competitors.

Team Talk reports on Chelsea's interest in Murillo and their ongoing monitoring of his development. London rivals Chelsea have already made an approach for Murillo and are still keeping tabs on his progress.

Chelsea had a bid rejected for Murillo during the January transfer window. In light of Levi Colwill's injury, Chelsea might revisit this transfer. Murillo is a left-sided Brazilian who performed well for Nottingham Forest last season, meeting the criteria for Chelsea's next centre-back. However, he is the most expensive option and has a habit of giving the ball away and a high foul count against him.

Chelsea have asked Nottingham Forest for updated information about Murillo. The Brazilian defender was already followed closely by the club in January, but the asking price is very high, believed to be over €80m.

Chelsea are long-term admirers of Murillo and made an approach to his agents in January. Despite the interest from Chelsea, Murillo is not planning to demand a move away from Nottingham Forest. TEAMtalk understands that Forest would only consider bids in the region of £70 million for Murillo, but Stan Collymore believes he could cost £100 million.

Chelsea have been long-term admirers of Nottingham Forest's star player, Murillo, and are preparing to make an approach in the summer. The club has already started their due diligence on key transfer targets. It has been confirmed by sources that Chelsea approached Murillo’s agents in January, although they did not proceed with a direct bid to Nottingham Forest. Murillo is contracted until 2029, which gives Nottingham Forest a strong negotiating position. Despite Forest's impressive form and potential qualification for the Champions League, Murillo reportedly has an interest in moving to Stamford Bridge. Some sources have suggested that he is likely to leave the City Ground in the summer, and Forest are aware that offers are expected. TEAMtalk reports that Forest would only consider offers around £70 million.

Team Talk reports on Chelsea's attempt to sign Murillo from Nottingham Forest during the winter transfer window. Chelsea made an attempt to sign Murillo from Nottingham Forest early in the winter window, but the offer was rejected. The bid was understood to be more than £47.5m. Forest consider Murillo crucial for their Champions League qualification push.

Chelsea reportedly saw a late bid for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo rejected by the club, despite it potentially being a record sale for them. Chelsea has had Murillo on their radar for some time. Forest made it a priority to keep this squad together this January. Murillo may well be someone Chelsea end up looking at again in the summer.

Chelsea attempted to sign Nottingham Forest defender Murillo during the January transfer window, but the club owner Evangelos Marinakis refused to consider what would have been a record sale. Chelsea were prepared to pay a fee in excess of the €55 million spent by Tottenham Hotspur to sign Brennan Johnson in 2023. Murillo recently signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest, running until 2029.

Barcelona have joined the race to sign Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo alongside Chelsea and Juventus. Source: SPORT - Spain

Chelsea is interested in signing Murillo due to his strong defensive skills, which fit well into Enzo Maresca's system. The club is considering making an offer next summer to secure Murillo as a key defensive player. The potential deal could include offering Trevoh Chalobah as part of the transfer.

Liverpool have drawn up a list of centre-backs as potential replacements for Virgil van Dijk and have registered their interest in Nottingham Forest's Murillo. However, the Reds could face competition from Chelsea.

Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, who has been on their radar. Chelsea sees Murillo as a potential fit for their youthful project at Stamford Bridge, with the possibility of him getting significant playing time. The transfer could cost as much as £70 million.

Murillo is among the players Chelsea is considering, although the club is still evaluating which areas of their squad they wish to strengthen during the upcoming transfer window. As a result, they might prioritize other positions before targeting a centre-back. Nottingham Forest reportedly have no plans to let Murillo leave in January; however, a substantial offer at the season's end might compel them to reconsider. While Forest has not yet set an official price for Murillo, they are believed to be open to offers ranging from approximately £60 million to £70 million.

Chelsea are following several players in the centre-back position, including Murillo, but no talks are taking place yet. Murillo would be very expensive for any club, as Nottingham Forest put a price tag of €50m on him during the summer. Chelsea and Juventus were both interested in signing him last summer, but Nottingham Forest didn't want to open the doors for him to leave.

Chelsea is interested in signing Nottingham Forest star Murillo as part of their search for a new centre-back next summer. The club is competing with Real Madrid and Liverpool for his signature. Murillo has been compared to Virgil van Dijk due to his calmness under pressure, strong tackling, and ball-playing qualities.

Chelsea has shown interest in Murillo as a potential replacement for Thiago Silva.

Chelsea are targeting Nottingham Forest’s £70 million-rated defender Murillo. Chelsea have made initial inquiries about Murillo and Forest have informed them that he would cost £70m. Chelsea have suggested Trevoh Chalobah as part of the offer. Murillo moved to the City Ground from Corinthians last summer and impressed in his inaugural campaign.

Chelsea hope to boost their chances of signing Murillo by including Trevoh Chalobah as part of a bid for the Nottingham Forest defender.

Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo. The 21-year-old caught the eye in his debut campaign with Forest and is seen as an ideal fit in Chelsea's youth-oriented project. Chelsea are exploring a potential swap deal which would see a handful of players move to Forest in exchange.

Chelsea are interested in Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo. The Brazilian has caught the attention of new Blues boss Enzo Maresca. Chelsea have enquired about the Brazilian's availability, with his age and profile fitting into the club's transfer philosophy.

Chelsea are keeping tabs on the Brazilian defender Murillo.

Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos, known as Murillo, is a defender who has been a key player for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. He is attracting interest from all the major English clubs, with Forest potentially being forced to sell the player at the end of the season even if they avoid relegation. According to Football Insider, the player is valued at over 20 million euros and Chelsea is one of the clubs tracking him.