Report: Tottenham could battle Atletico Madrid for 21-year-old centre-back

According to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid are now eyeing Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo, who is rumoured to be on Tottenham’s radar.

Tottenham are keeping an eye on Murillo

It has been widely reported that Spurs wish to add reinforcements to their backline this summer and Murillo is one of the names thought to be on the Lilywhites’ radar.

Football Insider stated earlier this month that Ange Postecoglou’s men have been impressed with the Brazilian’s debut season in the Premier League while Football.London’s Alasdair Gold also confirmed last week that Spurs are admirers of the 21-year-old.

However, Tottenham might not have a free run at the Forest star, with Football Transfers suggesting on June 11 that the youngster is also on Arsenal’s radar.

Atletico Madrid enter the race for Murillo

If Fichajes’ latest update is to be believed, Atletico have also set their sights on Murillo on the back of his impressive showing at the City Ground last season.

The report reveals that Diego Simeone is prioritising additions in central defence and the La Liga giants have narrowed their wishlist down to three centre-backs, with the Forest youngster being one of those three options.

Murillo’s age and his ceiling are thought to make him quite an appealing option for the Colchoneros, who are also said to be eyeing Al-Nassr’s Aymeric Laporte and Feyenoord’s David Hancko.

Spurs Web Opinion

Murillo is not likely to come cheap, given that he has a long time left on his contract at the City Ground.

I cannot see Tottenham spending over £40m or £50m on a centre-back this summer, given the other priorities positions that the club need to address.

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