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Report: Liverpool could be set for major boost in pursuit of £70m-rated star Liverpool Tracking Murillo as Nottingham Forest Future Comes Under Spotlight Liverpool’s recruitment team rarely stand still. Even during uncertain campaigns, the club’s planning department tends to keep one eye on the next opportunity in the market. Recent reporting from iNews suggests the Reds are monitoring the situation of Murillo at Nottingham Forest , with the Brazilian defender’s long term future increasingly unclear.

For Liverpool, it represents another reminder that defensive succession planning remains an important topic, particularly while the contract discussions surrounding Ibrahima Konaté continue in the background. Murillo Emerges as Premier League Standout Murillo has quietly built a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most impressive young centre backs since arriving in England in 2023. His composure in possession and aggressive defensive instincts have made him a standout performer for Forest.

That rise has not gone unnoticed. According to reporting credited to iNews , the 23-year-old defender is now attracting attention from several major clubs across Europe. Former Forest manager Steve Cooper previously labelled Murillo a “super talent”, a description that appears increasingly accurate as his reputation grows across the division.

Forest attempted to protect their asset by extending Murillo’s contract until 2029. That long term deal secures the club’s negotiating position and has helped push his reported valuation towards £70m. Yet contracts rarely stop elite clubs from circling when a player’s trajectory suggests a move to a higher level may eventually follow.