During the January transfer window, our club made a record-breaking bid for Nottingham Forest’s centre-back Murillo, but Forest opted not to entertain the offer. Instead, they secured their key talent by offering Murillo a new contract, a move that reflects their growing stature in the Premier League and their ambitions for Champions League qualification. Forest’s strategy is focused on retaining young, resealable assets, a decision influenced by their strong league position and long-term sustainability plans. While our interest in strengthening our defensive options remains, Forest’s rejection of the bid indicates their commitment to keeping their core group intact. With Forest now looking to end a nearly three-decade European hiatus and continuing their pursuit of a top-four finish, all eyes are on their upcoming match against Fulham on 15 February, as private discussions around the transfer continue.During the January transfer window, our club made a record-breaking bid for Nottingham Forest’s centre-back Murillo, but Forest opted not to entertain the offer. Instead, they secured their key talent by offering Murillo a new contract, a move that reflects their growing stature in the Premier League and their ambitions for Champions League qualification. Forest’s strategy is focused on retaining young, resealable assets, a decision influenced by their strong league position and long-term sustainability plans. While our interest in strengthening our defensive options remains, Forest’s rejection of the bid indicates their commitment to keeping their core group intact. With Forest now looking to end a nearly three-decade European hiatus and continuing their pursuit of a top-four finish, all eyes are on their upcoming match against Fulham on 15 February, as private discussions around the transfer continue.