Nottingham Forest: Jair Cunha form may tempt Evangelos Marinakis into Murillo sale
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Forest intend to strengthen their squad again this summer, and the cash that a sale of Murillo would generate could prove invaluable to their bid to pull away from the relegation zone next term. 🔄 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 Jair Cunha bests Murillo as Porto display changes everythingFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider back in March that it is becoming increasingly “difficult” for Forest to keep Murillo even if they avoid relegation, given the interest that is building.
Jair Cunha vs PortoStats (vs Porto/per 90)Murillo’s 2025-26 PL Average4Defensive Contributions 9.342Tackles1.382Interceptions1.423Duels Won3.012Clearances5.51Cunha’s stats vs Porto compared to Murillo’s 2025-26 average, as per Fotmob.The blow of Murillo’s likely departure will be softened by the way that Cunha has performed in recent weeks. The 20-year-old’s stats in that game saw him best Murillo’s averages across the league season in several different departments, highlighting the fact that he is ready for a bigger role in the team next term.
Murillo has been an excellent option for Forest in recent seasons, but with Cunha a natural successor in his role, owner Evangelos Marinakis may be tempted to cash in and spend the money elsewhere.How much would it take for Forest to sell Murillo?Former Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider back in December that Chelsea needed up to £50million to sign Murillo during the January window, and similar money is sure to be necessary again this summer. The only way that could change ahead of next season is if Pereira’s men suffer relegation to the Championship, but that has appeared increasingly unlikely since they demolished Tottenham at the end of March.Murillo has been established as one of Forest’s most saleable assets for several windows now, but this could finally be the one where they decide to give in.