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Liverpool and Chelsea race for £70m-rated Forest star

Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly competing for the signature of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, valued at £60m-£70m.

Sources indicate both clubs have shown "strong and serious" interest in the 23-year-old Brazilian centre-back. Chelsea are said to have conducted the most extensive groundwork over the past 12 months, while Forest brace for offers in the £60m to £70m range.