Nottingham Forest fans panic after Murillo contract extension as ‘big money’ sale could be on
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(Credit: Getty, Imago) Sun 24 May 2026 10:30, UK Nottingham Forest supporters are not entirely convinced by the news that centre-back Murillo has penned a new contract with their club. Forest are facing interest in several of their key players ahead of the summer transfer window, and their fans believe that the new deal for Murillo hasn’t got them out of the woods just yet. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom.
VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nottingham Forest have clear Murillo ‘ploy’ behind extensionInjury issues have limited Murillo to just 25 appearances in the Premier League this term, but each of the Reds’ four managers in 2025-26 have clearly recognised his importance. Many believe that Forest’s move to tie him down to a new deal is not an indication that his future is secure, but rather an attempt from the club to secure more money if he does depart in the coming months.Forest fans were quick to react to news of the extension on X, but many were not totally positive about the update.
Didn’t Nuno do this shortly before his departure 🙁— Vegasbaby (@Vegasba44011642) May 23, 2026 View Tweet One immediately pointed out that it could be a “ploy” from the club to get “big money” for the star this summer, while another pointed to a similar situation before Nuno Espirito Santo’s exit back in September.That means he will be sold in the summer.— The red barron (@barron_the89012) May 23, 2026 View Tweet Good old fashioned fee increaser, smart— wayne (@wb7racing) May 23, 2026 View Tweet Several others were adamant that the news serves as an indication that Murillo’s sale will now follow ahead of next season.@nffc_316: “Go on then, what’s the release clause?”@lewis_tinker: “Is this to make his price go up or do we have plans on being higher up the table?”Will Liverpool reignite their interest in Murillo?Football Insider revealed back in February that Liverpool had fallen behind Chelsea in the race to sign Murillo, but the Reds remain keen to add to their backline this summer. Forest are sure to demand a significant fee well in excess of the £50million mark now that they have a new contract in place, and Liverpool have plenty of other options to explore.