On Monday, the transfer windows in the biggest leagues in Europe closed. The smoke has not cleared before Arsenal start the process of signing one of the Premier League’s best left-backs.
The Premier League’s second-best club last season has come out of the transfer window well with: Kepa Arrizabalaga – Chelsea, Eberechi Eze – Crystal Palace, Viktor Gyokeres – Sporting Lisbon, Piero Hincapie – Bayer Leverkusen, Noni Madueke – Chelsea,
Cristhian Mosquera – Valencia, Christian Norgaard – Brentford and Martin Zubimendi – Real Sociedad. Now the London club will manoeuvre to sign Murrillo, Caughtoffside’s sources report.
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Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to strengthen the left side of his defence. With Gabriel Magalhaes as the only natural left-footed option currently trusted in big fights, Murillo can provide both competition and long-term stability. His presence, combined with the courage to break lines with his passes, is something Arteta loves.
The 23-year-old has cracked the code in the world’s toughest league, but as one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe, the Brazilian is also on Barcelona’s roster.
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This is the player that Nottingham Forest will not give up, but will have a tough time when Arsenal put the 23-year-old high on their wish list. As we saw in the summer transfer window, Mikel Arteta has got the players he has pointed to.
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