Manchester United plot bid for Nottingham Forest defender

TL;DR

Manchester United is more likely to bid for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo rather than Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi, whose contract expires soon. The club aims to focus on younger players for reinforcements.

Key points

Manchester United is interested in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo
United is less likely to pursue Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi
Senesi's contract expires soon, attracting free agent interest
United focuses on younger players for squad reinforcements

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Manchester United plot bid for Nottingham Forest defender

Manchester United are ‘more likely’ to pursue a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo than Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi.

It was revealed earlier this week that Manchester United were monitoring the situation of Senesi, alongside Bournemouth teammate Eli Kroupi Junior. Senesi’s contract is set to expire in the summer and he is attracting interest as a free agent.

According to the iPaper, United are ‘keeping tabs’ on the situation but are not expected to move for Senesi at this stage. The Red Devils are focused on younger reinforcements, with Senesi set to turn 29 next month.

Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo is viewed as a more likely target. The Brazilian has impressed the club’s recruitment team and fits the model as a Premier League proven talent with room to grow.

The 23-year-old is closing in on a century of Premier League appearances for Forest and made his senior Brazil debut last year.

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