British press reports revealed that Manchester United is considering signing Brazilian defender Murilo from Nottingham Forest during the upcoming summer transfer window, as part of their efforts to strengthen the backline.

The press reports mentioned that Manchester United's management has already started studying several defensive options available in the transfer market, amidst growing concerns within the club due to the recurring injuries plaguing their defense.

Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez suffers from a recurring injury record, prompting club officials to consider signing a defender with greater continuity and physical readiness. The team's defensive struggles have also increased following the absence of Dutchman Matthijs de Ligt from the field since last November due to an unclear back problem, causing a void in the team's backline.

Meanwhile, the club faces an important decision regarding the future of English defender Harry Maguire, whose contract with Manchester United expires at the end of the current season, potentially paving the way for possible changes in defense.

According to the report, 23-year-old Murilo is one of the names on the shortlist to bolster the defense at Old Trafford, although his contract with Nottingham Forest extends until the summer of 2029, after the English club extended it in January 2025.