Keith Wyness: Nottm Forest would only sell star for 'Silly money' as Marinakis signs off on terms
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Credit: Imago Thu 28 May 2026 7:15, UK Nottingham Forest could lose Elliot Anderson this summer, but there will be no plans to cash in on star defender Murillo just yet.That is according to ex-Everton and Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, who says that any interested clubs will have to pay a “premium” for the Brazilian’s signature.The 23-year-old recently put pen to paper on fresh terms at the City Ground, extending his stay until the summer of 2030, and he is likely to be seen as one of the crucial players ahead of next season.Both Liverpool and Chelsea have been credited with interest in the Forest star in recent windows, but with Evangelos Marinakis expected to back Vitor Pereira in the market, it would be a surprise to see Murillo go. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom. VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB Murillo not expected to leave Nottingham Forest this summerEverton’s former chief Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that Murillo won’t be sold unless a “silly” bid comes in.
I think he’d be there for another season, then I think at the end of that season, they may look to cash in.Nottingham Forest’s most valuable playersTransfer valueMorgan Gibbs-White£52millionElliot Anderson£52millionMurillo£43.3millionDan Ndoye£30.3millionCallum Hudson-Odoi£26million“I see Forest trying to get back to the form they were in the season before, and I think they’ve got a chance to do that. So I don’t see there being any major departures, apart from maybe Elliott Anderson.“I don’t see Murillo going just this season, but if a silly offer comes in, of course, anybody’s for sale.
“There are going to be very few buyers, and so I think that’s going to be the case in terms of Murillo. I think he’s going to be there for another season.”Who could join Elliot Anderson through the exit doors?Forest are resigned to losing Anderson, with Manchester United and Manchester City battling out for the England international’s future, but Pereira will want to avoid losing anyone else.One of the most important parts of the squad that requires addressing is the goalkeeper.