Manchester United eyes transfer for Nottingham Forest's Murillo amid competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Manchester United is focusing on bolstering its defense over the next year, having previously strengthened its attack and midfield. Dean Jones reports that United remains interested in Nottingham Forest center-back Murillo, despite links to Liverpool and Chelsea. The club views a move for Murillo as feasible in the summer, but a winter transfer is unlikely due to a recent contract renewal with Forest.
- •Manchester United prioritizing defensive reinforcements for next season.
- •Murillo remains a target alongside other defenders like Tyrick Mitchell.
- •Liverpool and Chelsea are also linked to Murillo.
- •A winter deal for Murillo seems difficult following his new Forest contract.
- •United's focus on defense could reshape their title challenge by 2028.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Murillo: How INEOS plan to beat Liverpool and Chelsea to Forest’s prized defender
"The belief is that Manchester United will dedicate most of their transfer efforts and resources to assembling a world-class backline next summer.In 2025, the focus was on strengthening the attack, wit...
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