Liverpool have hijacked Newcastle United's attempts to sign CA Osasuna's Victor Munoz this summer.
Over the past few days, the Spanish media have repeatedly covered Newcastle United's determined progress to sign the winger. The Magpies offered more than €30 million in bonuses, which was less than his €40 million release clause.
three days ago, game witness Covered claims from Spain He preferred Newcastle United over Liverpool and Manchester United.
Eddie Howe's team identified him as their main target to replace Anthony Gordon, who moved to Barcelona in May.
However, in the last few hours there has been a new twist in the story. The Reds have left the Tyneside club behind by activating his €40m release clause.
The Spain international, who is now with his national team at the World Cup, has already completed medical tests with Liverpool.
How Liverpool convinced Real Madrid
As Director Jose Felix Diaz has revealed how Andoni Ireola's side managed to beat Newcastle United in the transfer race.
In July 2025, CA Osasuna paid Real Madrid €5m for 50% of the rights to Víctor Munoz. The latter retained 50% and also secured a buyback clause.
Spanish media have repeatedly stated that Los Blancos do not intend to exercise the clause this summer.
During talks, Liverpool felt the need to point towards the La Liga giants. This was done so that the latter could not use his clause.
Diaz claims the Reds did this by allowing Jose Mourinho's new club to keep the buyback option valid until 2027. However, he has not made any mention of the fee. This is likely to be much more than the €40 million that Liverpool will invest to sign the 22-year-old.
CA Osasuna will collect €20m while the remaining €20m will go to Real Madrid. The total fee subsequently collected for Munoz has now risen to €25m.
🇮🇹Curtis Jones | Liverpool will make a final bid for the player ➡️ Italian media is making big hype about the transferhttps://t.co/04z5Q3SbEa #lfc
- Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 16 June 2026
