According to trustworthy reporter David Ornstein, Chelsea now registers interest in signing the “monster” Premier League star, which has become a very impressive shape this season.
Blues wanting to bring in a new center back
The blues shape has fallen sharply in the second half of the season, losing 2-1 to Legia Warsaw earlier this week, with Legia Warsaw having the latest set-off, highlighting the need for Enzo Maresca to strengthen their team this summer.
One region that West Londoners are particularly eager to strengthen, centre-backs, have been in touch to discuss Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae’s move, and the Koreans are keen to leave the German club this summer.
The 28-year-old is on the Maresca list, but another centre-back appears as a priority for summer’s priority – AFC Bournemouth Dean Huyssen, discussing the 20-year-old’s contract.
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They were debated before losing to Legia Warsaw.
Huissen’s impressive performance this season means he’s in the blues sights now, but he’s not the only target from the Premier League, according to Ornstein (via Nottingham Forest News).
A trusted reporter revealed that Chelsea has registered interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.
However, Ornstein has named Huijsen and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite as other options, which identifies many of the potential centre-back targets.
Forest Star trades are not cheap. Previous reports reveal that Blues’ Premier League rivals are set to stay for £80 million, bringing the Brazilian to record sales.
Murillo, the Monster starring for the Forest
Forest has made an unexpected push to Europe this season, with the defender being one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League, with an average whistle code match rating of 6.99, the third highest on the team.
The 22-year-old is an integral member of the Nuno side, a 31-time Premier League contestant and received high praise from journalist Ryan Taylor for his performance with Liverpool earlier this season.
Not only has Brazil International impressed defensively, it has also been highly ranked on some offensive metrics over the past year, making it the top 2% of all defenders to successfully make take-ons per 90.
statistics | Average per 90 |
A successful take-on | 0.79 (98th percentile) |
block | 1.95 (96th percentile) |
clearance | 6.79 (94th percentile) |
Murillo, who has proven himself as a top defender in the Premier League, could become a great sign for Chelsea this summer, at just 22 years old, and he could be a key figure on his back for years to come.