Everyone: Real Madrid are interested in Nottingham Forest's 22-year-old defender Murillo, and Barcelona are also keeping an eye on his situation(danyu)

Live broadcast on November 13 According to Spain's "Daily Sport", Real Madrid is interested in Nottingham Forest's 22-year-old defender Murillo.

Murillo is currently one of the most promising centre-backs in Europe's major leagues and continues to make great strides in his second season in the Premier League, with some of Europe's biggest clubs watching him in the South American zone with Brazil during the international break.

Chelsea and Juventus had already asked about him last summer. Nottingham Forest boss Marinakis has not closed the door on the player's move for a hefty fee, spending €12 million on the signing of Murillo from Corinthians in 2023.

During Murillo's formative years, Barcelona had been following his situation. Murillo began 2023 with a campaign at the Copinha Championship and in August, after playing 27 games for the Corinthians first team, he packed his bags and moved to Nottingham Forest.

In his first season at Nottingham Forest, Murillo played a total of 36 games in the Premier League and FA Cup. He and his team have been one of the surprises of the Premier League's opening season this season, with Nottingham Forest currently sitting fifth in the table after 11 rounds, level on 19 points with third-placed Chelsea and fourth-placed Arsenal, with Murillo playing every minute.

In August, Barcelona wanted to heed Flick's request to strengthen the team's defence, but they did not have the funds. They are looking for more experienced defenders, such as Bayer Leverkusen's 28-year-old centre-back Jonatan Tower, and they are also considering a loan from the Premier League.

They are continuing to keep an eye on Murillo as the player is considered a bet on the future of Barca, who have a good commitment to young talent. Murillo is a left-footed player, and although his height of 1.85 metres is not very prominent in the centre-back position, he is very physically strong and very brave and direct, with excellent possession of the ball, and can even play on the left.

At the same time, Real Madrid also looked eager to strengthen their defence amid Militão's regrettable injury. Militão suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury last season, and this injury has not been long since his return. And, in the Real Madrid defence, Alaba is still unavailable, as well as Carvajal, who will not play again this season, and Real Madrid will have to enter the winter transfer window.

Previously, Real Madrid had already set their sights on Vito Reis, the 18-year-old Palmeiras centre-back who was one of Brazil's greatest talents this year. But now, Real Madrid realise they need their players to put in an immediate performance, so they can put their commitment to the future aside and look for immediate targets, and one of those who fits that bill is Murillo, who has played a big part in Nottingham Forest's clash with strong opponents in the Premier League.

The only thing that could make a difference is his nationality and it remains to be seen whether Florentino will change course and end up "de-Brazilizing" in the dressing room, handing over all power to Mbappe.