TEAMtalk<\/em><\/a> claim that the Reds are \u201cready to launch\u201d a bid in the region of \u20ac80m (\u00a369m) for the 23-year-old.<\/p>\nMurillo is seen as a potential long-term replacement for captain Virgil van Dijk, whose contract at Anfield expires at the end of next season.<\/p>\n
Scouts have been keeping a close eye on the Brazilian, with observers having watched him on multiple occasions as the Merseysiders weigh up a move for the centre-back.<\/p>\n
Several Premier League clubs are tracking Murillo<\/h2>\n
The player\u2019s performances for Nottingham Forest have unsurprisingly attracted the attention of Liverpool\u2019s rivals as well.<\/p>\n
Like the Reds, Chelsea have been monitoring Murillo in recent months, while the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham all have varying levels of interest.<\/p>\n
The Gunners have considered making a bid in past transfer windows, but they are well-catered for in the middle of the defence currently.<\/p>\n
United, meanwhile, are prioritising other positions (including central midfield, the left wing and left-back), and Spurs\u2019s pursuit would undoubtedly depend on them retaining their top-flight status. Chelsea are probably the likeliest of the four to rival Liverpool for Murillo.<\/p>\n
Liverpool need to be mindful of their transfer budget<\/h2>\n
Splashing out close to \u00a370m on Murillo would be a big decision for Arne Slot\u2019s side. They have already spent \u20ac60m (\u00a352m) on another centre-back, Jeremy Jacquet, while finding a replacement for club icon Mo Salah<\/strong> is an absolute necessity too.<\/p>\nSporting director Richard Hughes has some massive calls to make over the coming weeks, and the make-up of the first-team squad could be drastically altered by the start of next season. It is set to be another summer of change at Anfield.<\/p>\n
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