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Liverpool have set sight their sights on a potential deal for Nottingham Forest star Murillo amid new doubts over his future at the club,Forest are desperate to keep hold of the 21-year-old centre-back but could be forced to let him go if they are relegated or need to raise funds.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side dropped into the relegation zone this week after receiving a four-point deduction for breaching Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules.Forest could be forced into a summer fire sale to lower their wage bill if they are demoted this season, with five of their best players potentially leaving.
Liverpool are keeping tabs on the situation with Murillo one of the names on their defensive shortlist. Murillo has been a standout performer for Forest this season since joining the club from Corinthians last summer. He has made 27 appearances across all competitions and has made 23 consecutive league appearances in the heart of Forest’s defence.was full of praise for the young defender earlier this month: “He has performed really well and I think he has all the characteristics to become even better.”
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