Liverpool's next transfer after Victor Munoz decided as Andoni Iraola eyes double swoop

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10:15, Thu, Jun 18, 2026 Updated: 10:16, Thu, Jun 18, 2026 Victor Munoz is on his way to Liverpool - but the Reds aren't stopping there (Image: Getty)Liverpool’s pursuit of Victor Munoz is reportedly not going to impact their efforts to sign Yan Diomande. Munoz is set for an Anfield move after Liverpool swooped in and hijacked the transfer after it looked as if he was heading for Newcastle.Munoz has been dubbed as one of the breakout La Liga stars this season, and the 22-year-old spent time in both Barcelona and Real Madrid’s youth set-ups.

Read our Privacy PolicyAnd he isn’t the only World Cup star that Liverpool are said to be targeting, with Diomande high up on their wishlist. The Ivorian has dazzled for RB Leipzig this season and is being linked with a big move as a result.Liverpool are positioning themselves as a candidate, with Ben Jacobs reporting the 20-time champions are optimistic about their chances.

Here, they tell me he’s about to sign with Liverpool. For now, he will focus on the World Cup - afterwards, he can think about the rest of his career.”Yan Diomande has dazzled for RB Leipzig this season (Image: Getty)Across 33 league appearances for RB Leipzig, Diomande registered 20 goal contributions, and is said to be valued in excess of £100m.