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Liverpool, Chelsea Eye Nottingham Forest Star Murillo (£70m)

Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly competing to sign Nottingham Forest defender Murillo this summer, with the 23-year-old attracting a £70m price tag.

Both clubs have shown 'strong and serious' interest in the Brazilian centre-back, valued between £60m and £70m. Liverpool are monitoring him due to Virgil van Dijk's age and defensive depth concerns, while Chelsea have conducted extensive groundwork over the past year to rebuild their backline.

Murillo’s ball-playing ability and tactical discipline make him a prime target for a modern defence.