Manchester United are reportedly trying to snap up Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo on the finish of the season. The Brazilian has been on the Metropolis Floor since arriving from Corinthians in the summertime of 2023.
Murillo, 23, has performed practically 100 video games throughout competitions for Forest, contributing three targets and two assists whereas being a stout presence on the again. That features one strike in 21 video games this season, with that lone strike coming in 15 outings within the Premier League, the place Sean Dyche’s struggling aspect are seventeenth, seven factors above the drop zone.
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Regardless of being contracted to Forest until 2029, Murillo has been linked with a transfer to Previous Trafford amid Harry Maguire’s unsure future. Though the £10 million former Corinthians man is not out of contract for an additional three and a half seasons, he is stated to be open to a transfer in the summertime, as per The Mail (by way of the Mirror).
Maguire has entered the ultimate six months of his contract with United and will depart as a free agent in the summertime, having arrived from Leicester Metropolis in the summertime of 2019. With Forest unlikely to qualify for Europe subsequent season except they win the UEFA Europa League, Previous Trafford could possibly be an attractive possibility for Murillo, who has been the topic of curiosity from Chelsea and Liverpool lately.
What’s subsequent for Manchester United?
Manchester United are coming off a shock FA Cup opening-round exit at dwelling to Brighton & Hove Albion in midweek, dropping 2-1 at dwelling and ending the sport with 10 males.
In a four-game winless streak throughout competitions – having drawn their final three league outings – interim boss Michael Carrick’s aspect subsequent tackle cross-town rivals Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League on Saturday (January 17).
Manchester United had misplaced the reverse fixture 3-0 on the Etihad in September, with targets from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland (brace) powering Pep Guardiola’s crew to a snug win.
Interim boss Michael Carrick’s aspect will look to snap a two-game scoreless streak in dwelling league video games in opposition to the Cityzens, having not scored in opposition to them in 4 of their final 5 league clashes at Previous Trafford. It is pertinent to notice, although, that either side are on three-game drawing streaks within the league, a primary within the competitors since Tottenham beat Metropolis 1-0 in February 2001.
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