Chelsea target Murillo has confirmed a buzz of interest from the Blues but the Nottingham Forest defender says he would choose to join a different Premier League club.
Murillo impressed in his debut season for Forest following his £15m move from Corinthians last summer, helping them to avoid relegation and sparking widespread interest from bigger top flight sides.
Chelsea are looking to sign a new centre-back following the departure of Thiago Silva and in a bid to land the 21-year-old, whom they value at £50m.
Forest a stepping stone
Murillo confirmed in an interview that he saw Forest as a stepping stone when he agreed to join them when asked about Chelsea s interest.
I don’t know if it’s £70m, but I know there was a buzz of interest, Murillo …