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Liverpool are making a habit of beating Newcastle to their summer transfer targets, after plucking Hugo Ekitike right from under their noses last year.
This time around, the Reds have obtained what is likely to be key signing for new manager Andoni Iraola .
The Basque boss will follow at Anfield in the stuttering footsteps of recently departed Arne Slot, who led Liverpool to almost nothing but misery in the 2025/26 season.
Liverpool scupper Newcastle again in transfer deal for highly-valued 22-year-old
Liverpool have triggered the £34 million release clause of Newcastle's summer transfer window target.
The 22-year-old, moving from Osasuna to Merseyside, has already completed his medical, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano .
The 22-year-old averaged over two dribbles at 40+% completion in La Liga this season, and nearly nine duels won per game.
His completion rate in those actions hovered at around the same figure: a forward truly unafraid to press and get stuck in.
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In terms of creativity, this could be considered Munoz's key failing, however, the profile is there to be developed with so few young attackers excelling at both scoring and assisting.
For now, he will make a strong enough back-up to arguably oust a terribly poor Cody Gakpo from the left flank, should the Dutchman's abysmal form from last season continue in the Premier League.
Liverpool are expected to make other key signings, firmly in the mix for Yan Diomande and a breakout 2026 World Cup star , with the best player in their modern history, Mohamed Salah, departing at the end of their previous campaign and leaving a craterous hole to be filled.
🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool are set to sign Víctor Muñoz with HIJACK done, HERE WE GO! 🔴🇪🇸Newcastle in advanced talks for days but #LFC enter the deal, verbally agree terms with Muñoz and activate €40m release clause.All set to be signed and another big surpise. 🧨 pic.twitter.com/iKjFWsR1nx June 17, 2026
🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool are set to sign Víctor Muñoz with HIJACK done, HERE WE GO! 🔴🇪🇸Newcastle in advanced talks for days but #LFC enter the deal, verbally agree terms with Muñoz and activate €40m release clause.All set to be signed and another big surpise. 🧨 pic.twitter.com/iKjFWsR1nx June 17, 2026
Victor Munoz is the name in question: a La Liga standout for Osasuna last season who bagged six goals in 31 starts for his Spanish side.
Newcastle were initially believed to be winning the race for his signature, however, the Reds had other plans.
News of Munoz's Anfield arrival has been corroborated by transfer expert David Ornstein , with the 22-year-old joining after a late swoop.
Liverpool staff conducted the youngster's medical in the United States , following a speedy pursuit from Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards.
The Osasuna attacker is known for his complex game, perhaps not a standout star in any one attribute, but a solid all-round option.
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