Barcelona scouting defensive target liked by Chelsea and Juventus

Barcelona are monitoring potential center-back reinforcements despite already being well-stocked in defense.

With Inigo Martinez aging and uncertainty surrounding Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen’s futures, the club may seek a new addition sooner than expected.

Nottingham Forest’s Brazilian defender Murillo has caught their attention due to his power, pace, bravery, ball-playing ability, and left-footedness, traits Barcelona values in defenders.

However, Barcelona faces competition from Juventus and Chelsea, who have previously shown interest. Murillo recently renewed his contract with Forest until 2029, making a potential transfer costly.

While Ronald Araujo has signed a new deal, Eric Garcia and Christensen could be on their way out, as Barcelona avoids letting players enter their final contract year. The club remains cautious, focusing on long-term defensive stability.