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Chelsea's new transfer strategy: 14 PL-proven potential targets

After years of attempting to stockpile some of the best young talent around, it seems Chelsea are finally set for a dramatic shift in their transfer strategy as they struggle to keep pace with their rivals both domestically and abroad. With the Blues out of the Champions League and lagging behind in the gruelling chase for a top-five Premier League finish, the hierarchy is ready to change tack.

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Murillo Nottingham Forest 2025-26

Man Utd & Chelsea want ‘the best player’ at Forest

Manchester United and Chelsea are among those to have been credited with interest in Brazil international centre-half Murillo, and Nottingham Forest legend Viv Anderson has told GOAL that any team that gets a transfer deal over the line would be acquiring the Reds’ “best player”. It has previously been suggested that the mercurial South American could become the first £100 million ($135m) defender in world football.

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Murillo Nottingham Forest 2025-26

Future Real or Barca star? Forest have a 'crazy' £100m talent

Transfer fees have been creeping up for some time, with Neymar blowing the doors off that particular market when joining Paris Saint-Germain for €222m (£195m/$261m) in 2017. It appears to be only a matter of time before a defender moves for nine figures, with Marlon Harewood telling GOAL of why Nottingham Forest star Murillo could be the man to make history.

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Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

HUGE drama at Anfield after Forest VAR controversy

Two contentious first half refereeing decisions made headlines at Anfield on Saturday. The VAR first saw no reason to chalk off Murillo's opener, despite Liverpool's players protesting that an offside player interfered with Alisson's line of sight. Moments later, Igor Jesus' effort was disallowed for handball, despite replays showing the ball did not touch the striker's arm.

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Frequently asked questions

Jamal Musiala prefers to play as a central attacking midfielder, but has also been deployed on the wings while playing for Bayern Munich.

Jamal Musiala was born in Stuttgart, Germany.

Jamal Musiala wears the No. 42 jersey for his current club Bayern Munich, operating as an attacking midfielder or a winger.

Jamal Musiala stannds at 1.84m (6ft 0in). His height, in unison with his incredible threat as an offensive player, make him one of the most influential players on the pitch.

Jamal Musiala weighs 72kg (158 lbs) and is among the best young players in the world.

Spending nine years of his childhood and teenage in England, Jamal Musiala was a part of the Chelsea youth setup between 2011 and 2019.

No, Jamal Musiala does not have any children.

There have been no reports of Jamal Musiala dating anyone as the German superstar has kept his private life away from the public eye.

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