Nottingham Forest transfer news: Key player now wanted by Bayern Munich ...Middle East

Bayern Munich have a new target to reinforce their centre of defence. It concerns Murillo from Nottingham Forest. Highly praised by supporters and the local press – particularly for his performance last season – the Brazilian has 80 matches wearing the English club's shirt. In 2025-26, he has played in five of the ten matches that the team have played so far.

Murillo arrived in the Premier League from Corinthians for a transfer fee of €12m (£10.3m) in summer 2023. The information about Bayern's interest comes from German newspaper Bild. According to Tobias Altschaffl, editor-in-chief of the newspaper, the name appeals to the Bavarian management, but the operation would not be the simplest.

“It is true that Murillo is on Bayern's transfer list. The Brazilian is doing very well at Forest and played very well last season. He is an interesting name for Bayern. He is on their radar. But it would cost money and, before that, they would have to sell players or not renew their contracts,” said the journalist during the Bayern Insider podcast.

Bayern currently have four centre-backs under contract: Dayot Upamecano (26 years old, contract until 2026), Kim Min-jae (28, until 2028), Jonathan Tah (29, until 2029) and Hiroki Ito (26, until 2028). Among them, the Frenchman (Upamecano) is the only one with a contract about to expire – in the middle of next year.

Nottingham Forest defender Murillo in action – Photo by IMAGO / News Images

The Bavarian high command are trying to reach an agreement for Upamecano's renewal, but talks have been progressing slowly. Meanwhile, according to Bild, the defender is attracting interest from major European clubs such as Internazionale, Real Madrid, PSG and Liverpool.

Aware of other teams' high appreciation for Upamecano, Bayern are already beginning to think about other possibilities on the market – should they fail to keep the Frenchman in the squad. And among the options on the Bavarian giant's list is Murillo. It remains to be seen whether the interest will turn into a proposal in the coming months.

Would the Brazilian fit well into the Bavarian team?

Murillo's style of play has characteristics that match the profile Bayern seek for the defensive sector. Left-footed, quick and with good ball distribution, the Nottingham Forest defender stands out for his ability to initiate moves from defence, something valued by managers such as Vincent Kompany, who prize offensive construction from the back.

Another point that works in favour of the former Corinthians player is his age. At only 23 years old, he represents a long-term gamble, capable of offering immediate quality and future appreciation potential. Bayern, who in recent windows have sought to mix experienced names with promising youngsters, see in this type of profile a way to balance the squad without compromising competitiveness.

On the other hand, the necessary investment could be an obstacle. Nottingham Forest have no interest in releasing one of their main assets for a low value – especially considering the inflated Premier League market. As journalist Tobias Altschaffl highlighted, any negotiation would also depend on Bayern's internal movements, such as possible sales or departures of defenders who currently occupy space in the squad.

Even so, German interest in Murillo is a clear indication that the club are preparing for all possibilities regarding Upamecano's future. Should the Frenchman not renew and end up leaving Munich, the Brazilian emerges as a solid and modern alternative, capable of maintaining the high technical standard of the Bavarian defence and, at the same time, adding youth and intensity to the sector.

This article was originally published on Top Mercato.

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