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Man United Add Murillo to Centre-Back Shortlist as Chelsea and Liverpool Circle

Injury setbacks have pushed United to reassess defensive targets under INEOS.

Overview

  • Manchester United have identified Nottingham Forest’s Murillo as a potential summer addition at centre-back, according to The i Paper reporting cited by multiple outlets.
  • Lisandro Martinez is set to miss a fourth straight match and Matthijs de Ligt has been out for around three months with no return date, with Harry Maguire’s contract situation adding uncertainty.
  • Coverage characterizes United’s interest as an early-stage shortlist exercise rather than a formal pursuit at this point.
  • Murillo, 23, is viewed as a technically progressive, aggressive defender with Premier League experience, though he is not the most dominant in the air.
  • Forest retain leverage with a contract running to 2029 and are expected to seek a premium, while Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid are also reported to be monitoring the player, with valuations widely cited in the £50–70m range.