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Liverpool and Chelsea pursue Nottingham Forest's Murillo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:10 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Liverpool and Chelsea pursue Nottingham Forest's Murillo

Summary

Liverpool and Chelsea have expressed interest in signing 24-year-old Murillo from Nottingham Forest. Murillo, a Brazilian defender, is under contract until 2030, making a transfer challenging for both clubs. Sources indicate Forest is not open to offers in the January transfer window. Murillo has been crucial for Forest, contributing to their Premier League survival and Europa League campaign last season. His performance has drawn attention as both clubs plan for potential changes in their defensive lineups due to expected departures of senior players.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool and Chelsea target Murillo from Nottingham Forest.
•Murillo is under contract until 2030.
•Forest will not entertain January offers for Murillo.
•He played a key role in Forest's survival last season.
•Liverpool seeks to replace potential departures from defense.

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6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool join Chelsea in chase for 24-year-old Brazil star

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Liverpool have taken steps to ensure continuity in the centre-back position over the last few transfer windows. We’ve seen big money lavished on Jeremy Jacquet - a £60m signing from Rennes - as wel...
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