Sport says Barcelona have positioned themselves to sign the Brazil international.
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Barca have officially registered their interest in the centre-back with his representatives and indicated a transfer could take place at the end of the season.
Murillo has become one of the most sought-after centre-backs in the Premier League. Besides Barcelona, the 23-year-old is also on the radar of Arsenal and Chelsea.
Bayern Munich were recently linked with him, but with Dayot Upamecano (27) likely to extend his contract, the German champions are likely out of the running.
Forest hope to receive up to €90m from the sale of their defensive star.