FC Barcelona are looking to strengthen their centre of defence during the 2025 transfer market. Last summer, the Catalan club tried to sign Jonathan Tah, but Bayer Leverkusen's refusal prevented his departure from the BayArena. However, the Catalans are planning to go for the German again in the next summer window, where he could arrive in Barcelona as a free agent once his contract with Aspirin has expired.
Despite this, the interest of clubs such as Bayern Munich or Liverpool in the defender 'threatens' his landing at the Spotify Camp Nou, where they are beginning to analyse alternatives to cover their backs. Ronald Araújo's continuity in the team remains in question and the sports management does not rule out his sale, while Iñigo Martínez's contract ends on June 30, so the Catalans are studying solutions for both scenarios.
In this sense, Murillo, Nottingham Forest's central defender, would be one of the defenders followed by Deco and Hansi Flick. The 22-year-old Brazilian has established himself as one of the fundamental pillars of the British team, and Barça would have good reports of his performance, since last summer they also sounded out his signing.
Real Madrid would also enter the bidding
However, the portal 'Football Insider' has reported that the Catalans would not be alone in the race for the South American. Real Madrid's defence has been weakened by the departure of Nacho Fernández and the long-term injury of Alaba, so they would want to renew the centre of their defence with 'young blood' and Murillo would be one of Florentino Pérez's candidates.
Thus, a new 'Clásico' in the offices would be carried out by one of the most promising defenders of today. However, any club that wants to sign him will have to dig deep, as the player is valued at 35 million according to 'Transfermarkt' and has a contract until 2028, so the 'Tricky Trees' could demand a significant amount for his transfer.