Man Utd Target Murillo to Replace Maguire

Manchester United are targeting Nottingham Forest defender Murillo as a potential replacement for Harry Maguire ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. The 23-year-old Brazilian has impressed in the Premier League since joining Forest from Corinthians for 10 million pounds in 2023, and United view him as a key addition to bolster their backline.

Maguire, who joined United from Leicester City for a world-record 80 million pounds in 2019, is in the final six months of his contract, set to expire in June 2026. The England international has faced ongoing injury problems this season, limiting his availability, and his future at Old Trafford remains uncertain. United's recruitment team is planning ahead, with Murillo emerging as a prime candidate to fill the void. The left-footed center back has made over 90 appearances for Forest, forming a strong partnership with Nikola Milenkovic and contributing to the club's survival in his debut season before helping secure Europa League qualification last campaign.

Murillo signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Forest in January 2025, but he is reportedly open to a move at the end of the current season. Forest sit...