Man United consider move for Murillo to replace Maguire | OneFootball

Manchester United are considering a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo this summer, according to the Daily Mail.

The club are preparing to lose Harry Maguire for free, and Murillo is ‘prominent on Man United’s radar’.

Murillo impressed for Forest last season, playing a key role in securing Europa League football.

The Brazilianhas been described as a ‘fantastic talent‘. He is a stocky, aggressive defender who plays on the front foot and would be a terrific pick-up for Man United.

He is the ideal competition for the oft-injured Lisandro Martinez, allowing Luke Shaw to return to his favoured left-back position. However, United must tread carefully.

Murillo would be an expensive option

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been clear about the need for smarter recruitment, and Murillo would command a hefty fee that Forest are under no pressure to discount.

With multiple areas of the squad crying out for attention, pouring a large chunk of the budget into one centre-back feels indulgent rather than prudent.

There are cheaper, arguably wiser options available. For instance, Marcos Senesi is available on a free transfer this summer and would represent outstanding value.

The Argentine already boasts proven Premier League experience with Bournemouth.

He is comfortable taking the ball out of defence, and plays with the same front-foot aggression that makes Murillo so appealing.

Senesi’s reading of the game and distribution could make him an even cleaner fit for United’s build-up needs.

The 28-year-old offers a blend of experience and peak-level reliability without the inflated price tag.

For a club trying to reset financially and structurally, that kind of deal makes far more sense.