Victor Munoz to Liverpool deal looks even better as new detail emerges

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Liverpool look set to make Spanish winger Victor Munoz their first signing of the 2026 summer transfer window.News of a deal first emerged around midnight on Wednesday, but a move for Munoz appears to be at an advanced stage.Now, further details about the move have emerged, with it revealed that Liverpool are paying his release clause in two instalments. How excited are you by Liverpool’s surprise signing of Victor Munoz?

And what do you think his role will be next season? Is he an immediate starter?

Photo Credit: Getty Images/David Aliaga/NurPhoto READ MORE: NEW! Download the TalkingPoints App, create your own newsfeed and join the conversationLiverpool will have more money to spend now after splitting Victor Munoz paymentSky Sports News journalist Keith Downie revealed the news on X/Twitter on Thursday.He stated: “Liverpool had always been at the table for Muñoz so they didn’t come in last minute, but agreed £34.5m release clause (two instalments) and Muñoz chose Anfield.”In the grand scheme of things, £34.5m is not that much money for a top Premier League side to be paying out for one player.However, we must remember that just like in 2025, a lot of work needs to be done on this Liverpool team in the market.Munoz is probably going to come in as a left-wing option, as that was his primary position in 2025/26.He can play off the right as well, so he could be the backup to whoever arrives to replace Mohamed Salah.But the Reds will still need to spend big on signing that Salah replacement, while there are several more problem areas to be addressed.A couple of central midfielders should be looked at, given the issues Liverpool faced in that position last season.Elsewhere, a new right-back to start over Jeremie Frimpong is needed, while better cover for Milos Kerkez at left-back, and another centre-back now that Ibrahima Konate is gone must be priorities.In turn, the fact that Liverpool are only paying half of Munoz’s transfer fee right now is great and should free up funds for more signings over the coming months.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox