Latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as Steve Cooper’s Reds confirm sixth signing of summer window

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of defender Murillo.

The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Reds, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2028. He has made the move from Brazilian side Corinthians in a deal which is said to be worth in the region of 15 million euros (about £12.8m)

Murillo is Forest’s sixth new addition of the summer window, following Ola Aina, Anthony Elanga, Matt Turner, Gonzalo Montiel and Andrey Santos in linking up with Steve Cooper’s squad. Additionally, striker Chris Wood’s switch from Newcastle United officially became a permanent one this summer.

Further incomings are expected at the City Ground before Friday night’s 11pm deadline, with a deal for Nuno Tavares on loan from Arsenal close. Outgoings are also anticipated as the Reds shape their squad for the rest of the Premier League campaign.

Murillo adds to the Brazilian contingent Trentside, joining countrymen Felipe, Danilo and Santos, while Gustavo Scarpa is out on loan at Olympiacos. The centre-back played for Sao Caetano, ECUS, São Bernardo and União Barbarense before joining Corinthians’ youth set-up.

“So far, we have had a really good experience with Brazilian players,” Reds head coach Cooper said after Santos signed. “The ones we have worked with so far have a real good love for training and playing and teamship.”

On the final days of the window, the Welshman added: “I do think there will be some players coming in, and I think there will be players leaving as well, with loans etc. There’s loads of moving parts.

“We would all like to add the right players to our squad. Any manager will tell you that.