Arsenal target CONFIRMS summer offers

Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer

Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020

Nottingham Forest defender Murillo has confirmed that he has received several offers amid transfer interest from Arsenal.

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.

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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.

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“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.