Transfer talk surrounding Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos is intensifying, with reports suggesting Chelsea are monitoring the Nottingham Forest midfielder closely. The player has caught the attention of several scouts as other clubs prepare for a potentially active transfer window. Liverpool, Man Utd and Arsenal are reportedly waiting in the wings. Finalising a fee and payment terms remains central to closing the transfer. So far this season, Chelsea are steady at both ends (1.83 goals scored per game, 1.17 goals conceded per game). The role for Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Chelsea have recently been linked with Johan Manzambi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and El Hadji Malick Diouf while Nottingham Forest have had no rumoured targets. More on this story as it develops. Need more Chelsea transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Chelsea.