Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Real Madrid, with the LaLiga side said to be eyeing a move for the Nottingham Forest midfielder. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. Barcelona are reportedly waiting in the wings. Finalising a fee and payment terms remains central to closing the transfer. So far this season, Real Madrid are steady at both ends (2.29 goals scored per game, 1.14 goals conceded per game). The role for Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. No fresh speculation surrounds Nottingham Forest or Real Madrid regarding other transfer targets. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.