Man Utd eyeing 3 options to strengthen problem position, including Chelsea transfer target
Manchester United are reportedly looking at Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo as one of three main targets in defence for this summer.
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The Red Devils are looking to strengthen what they view as something of a problem position in their squad after a poor recent injury record for the likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez.
Meanwhile, Leny Yoro hasn’t been entirely convincing since joining Man Utd, and the ageing Harry Maguire is probably not likely to continue as a regular starter despite recently signing a new contract.
According to Fichajes, this could lead United to moving for Murillo, while other big names such as Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven and RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba are also on their list.
Murillo transfer eyed by Manchester United and Chelsea
Murillo has shone during his time at Nottingham Forest and it makes sense that a big move could soon be in store for the Brazilian.
It’s not been the easiest season for Forest, though they now look to be closing in on safety from relegation, while they also have one foot in the Europa League final.
Murillo, though, seems like someone in this squad who’ll fancy playing at a higher level, and United could be an exciting opportunity for him to do that.
Still, Chelsea have also been linked with the 23-year-old by Simon Phillips in recent times, and there could well be others who take a look at him.
Murillo needs to play regularly wherever he goes next, and both United and Chelsea should be able to guarantee that to him.
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However, the Blues look a generally riskier option right now after a difficult season that looks set to see them drop out of the Champions League.
MUFC have had a difficult few years but perhaps look like they’ve finally found some stability, so they’ll surely be the favourites over CFC as things stand.
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