Multiple reliable news outlets have reported that the race to sign Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos is heating up, as reports indicate that Liverpool have now officially submitted a bid for the player as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the run-in. Talks are expected to continue over the coming days - with Nottingham Forest said to be reluctant to let him go for a penny less than their valuation. Man Utd, Arsenal and Bayern Munich may look to intervene if talks continue without resolution. Liverpool look balanced this season - 1.66 goals scored and 1.34 goals conceded per game. Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Nottingham Forest continue to be linked with Tommy Hogan Setford while Liverpool are also rumoured to be tracking Federico Dimarco, Tyler Adams and Finn Jeltsch. Need more Liverpool transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.