Chelsea plot move for £50m-rated Nottingham Forest defender Murillo

Chelsea are considering a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, according to UOL Esporte. The Tricky Trees value the Brazilian at £50 million.

Per the report, the Blues want another defender and have earmarked the Forest centre-half as a possible target.

Murillo played a crucial role as Forest escaped relegation last term despite taking point deductions for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules.

The 21-year-old left-footed defender impressed, helping his side keep three clean sheets while winning 49% of his duels.

Forest want to balance their books ahead of next season. They need to sell some players, and Murillo is a valuable asset that can fetch a decent sum.

Besides Chelsea, Atletico Madrid have also been linked with a move for the former Corinthians star, although the La Liga giants may have moved on to other targets.

However, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will actually move for Murillo. The West London club has several centre-backs waiting in the wings, and adding another to the mix makes no sense.

Chelsea have two left-footed defenders, Benoit Badiashile and Levi Colwill. They have Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi, Trevoh Chalobah, and Wesley Fofana on the right side.

The Blues do not need a new defender and will be better served turning their head to other areas of the pitch that need reinforcement.

Chelsea need to work on bringing in competition for Nicolas Jackson and a left-winger to take the starting berth from disappointing pair Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk.

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Chelsea have reportedly sealed deals for teenage strikers Marc Guiu and Omari Kellyman, but the pair are not ready for first-team football.

The two-time UEFA Champions League winners have strikers like Samu Omorodion, Jonathan David, and Jhon Duran on their shortlist (what a shockingly mediocre list).

Apart from the left wing and striker position, Chelsea will be wise to recruit a new left-back and goalkeeper to plug holes in the squad ahead of next season.