Transfer Rumours: Man Utd eye Murillo as Arsenal interest in Premier League star confirmed

Robin Bairner
Robin Bairner
  • 12 Mar 2026 09:55 GMT
  • 3 min read
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All the latest football transfer gossip as Manchester United and Arsenal chase defensive reinforcements, while Aston Villa battle the Gunners for Julian Brandt.

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Man Utd target Murillo after Martinez injury

Manchester United have stepped up their search for a new centre-back in the wake of an injury to Lisandro Martinez that threatens to keep him out for an extended period of time.

Nottingham Forest’s Murillo has emerged as an early front-runner to be signed by the Old Trafford club, with the Brazilian set to provide them with an instant upgrade in the heart of their defence.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Real Madrid are also monitoring the centre-back.

Current ETV
Player image Murillo
Murillo

D (C)

N. Forest logo

N. Forest

Murillo
Murillo

D (C)

N. Forest

N. Forest

€65.5M

ETV Range

€59M - €72.1M

Arsenal study Livramento transfer

Arsenal’s interest in Tino Livramento, which was exclusively revealed by FootballTransfers in January, has been confirmed by The Telegraph.

The Newcastle right-back has yet to show any intention of renewing his contract with Eddie Howe’s side, although this only expires in 2028.

The Gunners, meanwhile, are prioritising the full-back areas to be strengthened ahead of the transfer window in the summer.

While Manchester City have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old, Fabrizio Romano says that their interest has passed.

Current ETV
Player image Tino Livramento
Tino Livramento

D (RL)

Newcastle logo

Newcastle

Tino Livramento
Tino Livramento

D (RL)

Newcastle

Newcastle

€53.4M

ETV Range

€48M - €58.7M

Aston Villa making moves to sign Brandt

Aston Villa have emerged as serious contenders to sign Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund, with the Germany international destined to become a free agent in the summer, Football Insider reports.

Barcelona and Arsenal are also taking a good look at the 29-year-old.

FootballTransfers has revealed that the Gunners are an excellent fit for Brandt.

Transfer Rumour Roundup

Chelsea are showing a “strong interest” in Brentford striker Igor Thiago. (TeamTalk)

Manchester United, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are fighting to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham. (Fichajes)

Tottenham will allow goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to leave the club on loan in the summer to rebuild confidence after being taken off at Atletico Madrid. (The Telegraph)

Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku is set to hold talks with the Premier League side over his future amid interest from Atletico Madrid. (TeamTalk)

Manchester United face pressure from Joshua Zirkzee to allow him to leave after his transfer request in January was rejected. (The Sun)

Arsenal and Liverpool are targeting 19-year-old Stuttgart sensation Finn Jeltsch. (TeamTalk)

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