Murillo;Nottingham Forest super hero has suddenly agreed terms and conditions with Chelsea

Nottingham Forest are doing all they can to keep Murillo at the club beyond the end of the season amid interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.

That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that they will attempt to persuade the 22-year-old that they are his best option.

This comes after Chelsea saw an offer rejected for Murillo in January as he opted to renew the terms of his contract with Nottingham Forest.

Brown told Football Insider in February that Chelsea want to sign a new centre-back as a priority this summer despite missing out on the Brazilian in January.

Their interest in Murillo is believed to have lingered, while Liverpool are also considering him as an option to replace Virgil van Dijk should he decide to leave.

However, Football Insider revealed in November that Forest will demand a “huge fee” to consider selling Murillo after.

Nottingham Forest plan to keep Murillo amid Chelsea interest

Brown told Football Insider in November that Nottingham Forest are extremely reluctant to lose Murillo as he remains a crucial part of Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

Now, the former scout who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, insisted Champions League football will be they key to keeping him at the club.

“He’s done very, very well this season,” he told Football Insider.

“What Murillo has done and what this Forest side have done collectively this season has been excellent.

“It’s a question of being careful what you wish for, because you could go somewhere else and it all goes down the pan.

“Where Forest are now is the perfect situation for these players to be in.