Back in April, Chelsea\u2019s interest in Murillo resurfaced<\/a> ahead of a potential summer move to Stamford Bridge, but again this interest has not turned into an offer of any sort.<\/p>\n However, Chelsea could now require a star of Murillo\u2019s<\/a> calibre to cover Colwill\u2019s anterior cruciate ligament injury. In response, Nottingham Forest News has spoken to Graeme Bailey about whether Forest should brace for an offer.<\/p>\n After signing a new contract in January, Forest put a world-record price tag on Murillo<\/a> to put off the host of top European clubs monitoring his progress, but it wouldn\u2019t be surprising to see the free-spending Blues push ahead with a bid.<\/p>\n However, Bailey has told Nottingham Forest News that, in response to the Colwill injury, Chelsea are very unlikely to make a move for Murillo in the summer window, given that they have a number of options already in Maresca\u2019s squad to cover the position.<\/p>\n A relief for Forest fans, Murillo is continuing to grow into one of Europe\u2019s top defenders. Murillo has looked brilliant in pre-season training<\/a> as the Premier League season draws ever closer, a campaign that may see the Brazilian star adopt a new role in the Forest squad<\/a>.<\/p>\n Murillo can become a true leader for Nottingham Forest this season<\/p>\n It\u2019s almost hard to believe that Murillo is now one of the experienced heads in Nuno Esp\u00edrito Santo\u2019s<\/a> squad, with two full seasons in the Premier League.<\/p>\n This experience could now see the 23-year-old elevate himself into a leadership role at the City Ground<\/a>, with two young defenders in the squad who could benefit from his expertise.<\/p>\n![\"Murillo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2228238285-1024x693.jpg\")
Photo by Catherine Ivill \u2013 AMA\/Getty ImagesWhether Chelsea will make a bid for Nottingham Forest star Murillo<\/p>\n