Liverpool hijack Newcastle transfer for Victor Munoz as agreement reached

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SportFootballLiverpool FCOsasuna star and Spain international Victor Munoz has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool this summerLiverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Osasuna star Victor Munoz, and will seemingly beat Premier League rivals Newcastle to his signature. The Reds have had a quiet summer transfer window so far but have been linked with a host of potential new signings.The transfer window has opened this week and now Liverpool are seemingly closing in on bringing their first new arrival to Anfield.The ECHO understands that Liverpool are on the verge of signing Munoz after expressing a desire to pay the forward’s release clause.It has been suggested that Munoz, a 22-year-old Spain international, has a €40million (£34.6mllion) release clause in his contract at Osasuna.Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement on a deal, with Munoz now expected to complete a switch to Merseyside this summer.There have been suggestions that Newcastle were closing in on signing Munoz before Liverpool swooped in, with the Reds seemingly now the favourites to complete a deal for the versatile forward.Munoz is currently with the Spain squad for this summer’s World Cup in North America, and was an unused substitute in their goalless draw with Cape Verde in their opening group match of the competition on Monday.The 22-year-old is primarily a left winger but is also capable of performing on the right wing when required, as has been the case during his time at Osasuna.Munoz has two caps to his name for Spain and will hope to increase that number during the tournament, with their next match taking place on Sunday in Atlanta against Saudi Arabia before facing Uruguay later this month.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageShould Munoz move to Liverpool, the forward would become the first signing of Andoni Iraola’s spell as Reds manager.Iraola was appointed by Liverpool earlier this month following the departure of Arne Slot, and will take charge of pre-season training next month, which will include a trip to the United States.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @‌LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

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