{"id":300279,"date":"2026-02-16T03:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T03:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/300279\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T03:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T03:01:10","slug":"liverpool-firmly-in-the-race-for-nottingham-forests-murillo-with-major-bidding-war-predicted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/300279\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool ‘firmly’ in the race for Nottingham Forest’s Murillo with ‘major bidding war’ predicted"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\/ Add as preferred source on Google <\/a> <\/p>\n

As Liverpool plan for the potential loss of Ibrahima Konate, interest in Nottingham Forest star Murillo seems to grow, but they aren\u2019t the only suitors. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot of football to be played before the transfer window reopens, but we can expect another busy summer of recruitment as this new-look Liverpool squad takes shape. <\/p>\n

One area of uncertainty is at centre-back. <\/p>\n

Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool<\/a> in a matter of months and Giovanni Leoni should be healthy again in time for the start of next season. <\/p>\n

Who gets your vote for man of the match in an excellent win over Brighton, and why? <\/p>\n

The Reds are BACK<\/p>\n

\"CurtisPhoto by Darren Staples \/ AFP via Getty Images <\/p>\n

But Konate hasn\u2019t made his Liverpool decision<\/a>, and FSG aren\u2019t banking on him to extend. Rather, they are looking at the options available. <\/p>\n

Liverpool and Chelsea most likely to move for Murillo as \u2018bidding war\u2019 expected <\/p>\n

The recruitment staff at Liverpool will be looking at their options for an elite centre-back addition. <\/p>\n

Reports from Italy on Sunday claimed Liverpool want Gleison Bremer from Juventus<\/a> with Chelsea also interested. This follows a January battle between the two Premier League<\/a> giants for Jeremy Jacquet. <\/p>\n

It shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise then, to hear that both are laying the \u2018groundwork\u2019 for a summer move for Murillo. <\/p>\n

\"AlexanderPhoto by Liverpool FC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images<\/p>\n

According to TEAMtalk<\/a>, Liverpool and Chelsea are the frontrunners to lure the Brazilian away from the City Ground. Sources at Forest think Murillo has \u2018probably hit his ceiling\u2019 at the club, while those close to the situation at Liverpool confirm firm interest from the Reds. <\/p>\n

Man United and Spurs have also been linked with the 22-year-old but to a lesser extent. The report suggests a \u2018major bidding war\u2019 is in store. <\/p>\n

Liverpool risk lack of experience with Murillo move <\/p>\n

Murillo is a physical specimen and quite a unique profile of centre-back. He\u2019s far more mobile than you might think, and very technically proficient. <\/p>\n

The concern we would have with this move is his age. <\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/a> have gone young with Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni, but the Forest defender is just a couple of years their senior. <\/p>\n

You\u2019re Richard Hughes, how are you responding when Real Madrid call to ask about Szoboszlai? <\/p>\n

What price are you quoting?<\/p>\n

\"DominikPhoto Credit: Getty Images\/Charlotte Wilson\/Offside <\/p>\n

If Konate<\/a> is to be replaced by Murillo, Van Dijk would be the only one in that position with any real experience at the very top level. <\/p>\n

An injury to him could therefore be very damaging, and given his age, quite likely. <\/p>\n

All the same, Murillo<\/a> is quality, and his arrival would be something to be excited about. It just might make Liverpool think twice about selling Joe Gomez. <\/p>\n

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