'He's so good': Ian Wright says £15m player Arsenal made an enquiry to sign is one of his favourites to watch
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Although Arsenal improved their defence this summer, it doesn't necessarily seem as if Edu's work is finished on improving Mikel Arteta's back line.
Riccardo Calafiori arrived this summer, an exceptional talent who should only get better at Arsenal.
In tandem, Jurrien Timber has also felt like a new signing in N5, a player who was cruelly denied his debut season because of injury last term.
Incidentally, after his own minor issue, Riccardo Calafiori has returned to Arsenal training – a big boost ahead of the Gunners facing Italian opposition.
That being said, in terms of Arsenal improving their squad beyond this season, the club may still be in the market for another left-sided player, given their willingness to sell others.
Arsenal would have sold Kiwior for the right price last month – a player now on the periphery of things.
And to that end, Arsenal also wanted to sell Kieran Tierney and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Ian Wright seriously impressed by Murillo after Arsenal enquiry this summer
Speaking on the 'Wrighty's House' podcast, Ian Wright has now been complementing Nottingham Forest defender Murillo after his brilliant performance away at Anfield.
His praise is particularly interesting considering Arsenal made an enquiry to sign Murillo this summer, a move that preceded their bid for Calafiori.
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And given those that may depart listed above, it's not necessarily impossible that the Gunners will make another move in the future.
Wright said: "The way they defended , you know, he's getting to be one of my favourite players to watch, Murillo at the back for Forest.
"He's so good, he's so good on the ball. He's passing out of defence, he's very good."
Murillo cost Forest £15m back in August of last year, a player who may now even cost more than triple that fee after his debut season in England.
Murillo could be open to Forest exit
Should Arsenal return for the Brazilian in the future, they might be in luck.
Murillo was very honest about his future when asked earlier this summer, suggesting that he would be prepared to leave for the right opportunity.
Murillo said: "I've received a few offers. Some official, others sounding out. I'll take it up with my manager.
"They were clubs from England, Italy and Germany.
"If I stay at Nottingham, I'll do my best. If I leave, I hope they respect my decision. I'm calm and analysing it in the best way."
An interesting player and perhaps someone who could continue to improve Arteta's squad in north London.
