In De Ligt’s absence, Martinez was an ever-present in Michael Carrick’s phenomenal start as interim manager, playing every single minute of United’s wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham. However, this could change if relegation-threatened Forest lose their fight for Premier League survival this season. Forest will be demanding a fee in excess of £70million for Murillo when the summer transfer window opens for business. ‘I had the dream of playing in the Premier League,’ he told the Benja Me Mucho podcast. Arrow MORE: Chelsea star’s former teammate ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if he joined ArsenalArrow MORE: Arsenal begin talks to sign £51m RB Leipzig star in summer transfer windowArrow MORE: Second Man Utd star decides to leave Old Trafford this summer

Source: Metro March 12, 2026 18:21 UTC