Arsenal Show Interest in Murillo as Transfer Battle Intensifies

Arsenal are showing strong intent to sign Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, who is valued at €80 to €90 million after joining for €12 million. With Gabriel injured, Mikel Arteta wants added depth, appreciating Murillo’s ball carrying and progressive play. Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona are also monitoring the 23 year old, making a record transfer increasingly likely.

For the London club, the pursuit of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo has become a major talking point as Arsenal display serious intent to secure the Brazilian centre back. The 23 year old has attracted strong interest across the Premier League after his standout performance in Forest’s surprising 3-0 win at Liverpool, where his powerful first half strike highlighted both his physical presence and technical quality.

Arsenal’s interest has intensified due to Gabriel’s injury, which rules him out for several weeks, leaving Mikel Arteta keen to add more depth alongside summer signing Piero Hincapie. Murillo currently carries an Estimated Transfer Value of €65.2 million, with Forest placing an asking price in the region of €80 million to €90 million. The club initially signed him for €12 million from Corinthians, meaning a sale would represent their biggest ever transfer and potentially make Murillo one of the most expensive defenders in football history.

Arsenal are not alone in the chase, as Chelsea and Liverpool are also tracking the player, while Barcelona hold admiration but lack the financial flexibility to compete. With rising interest from multiple European giants, reports suggest that a record breaking transfer for Murillo may soon become inevitable.