Man Utd among FOUR clubs chasing Premier League talent

James Shearman

• Updated: 18 Apr 2024 20:28 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United are interested in signing Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, according to Football Insider.

The report also states that Chelsea, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on the Brazilian.

United are in the market for a new centre-back as their current crop have proven to be extremely injury prone.

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Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof have all spent lengthy periods on the sidelines this season.

As a result, Erik ten Hag has had to call upon Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans and Willy Kambwala more often than he would have liked.

However, with investment from new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the Red Devils are expected to bring a top defender into the fold this summer.

And, Murillo, who has excelled at Forest in his debut Premier League campaign, would be a decent signing.

The 21-year-old would reportedly cost upwards of £20 million.

Man Utd's Murillo alternatives

Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite appears to be at the top of the pecking order, having impressed in Sean Dyche's struggling side this season.

He was called up for Gareth Southgate's latest England squad and would fit United's proposed new strategy of signing the best young English talent.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Wolves' Max Kilman would be a solid choice, while Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo will be available on a free transfer.

Meanwhile, Benfica wonderkid Antonio Silva and Atalanta prospect Giorgio Scalvini are also thought to be in contention.