Arsenal target CONFIRMS summer offers

Cameron Smith

Updated: 21 Jun 2024 18:58 BST
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Nottingham Forest defender Murillo has confirmed that he has received several offers amid transfer interest from Arsenal.

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The 21-year-old moved to the City Ground for €12 million last summer and he impressed during his debut Premier League campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Brazilian, while FootballTransfers exclusively revealed that Arsenal are also interested in his signature.

We understand that Mikel Arteta’s side have been monitoring Murillo for some time and are now pondering a summer pursuit.

Murillo himself has now confirmed that he is the subject of significant interest from across Europe. He told Brazilian media (as per The Evening Standard): “I’ve received a few offers. Some official, others sounding out. I’ll take it up with my agent.

“They were clubs from England, Italy and Germany.

“If I stay at Nottingham [Forest], I’ll do my best. If I leave, I hope they respect my decision. I’m calm and analysing it in the best way.”

It’s understood that Nottingham Forest will demand at least €70m for the Brazilian, who made 32 English top flight appearances last season. Chelsea and Real Madrid have previously been linked with a move for Murillo.

Arsenal’s summer transfer plans

While Murillo is on Arsenal’s radar, the Gunners are also pursuing a new central midfielder and a new striker.

Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres has re-emerged as a contender to join the club following news that Benjamin Sesko has signed a contract extension at RB Leipzig, while Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee is also a target.

In addition, the Gunners are set to make a player-plus-cash swap deal offer for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, as exclusively reported by FootballTransfers.

David Raya is also expected to join Arsenal permanently this summer after a successful loan spell from Brentford during the 2023-24 campaign.