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Newcastle Misses Top Target to Liverpool
20 Jun
Summary
- Liverpool signed Victor Munoz, Newcastle's main transfer target.
- Liverpool paid Osasuna the release clause for Munoz.
- Newcastle has had a disappointing transfer window so far.
Newcastle United has reportedly missed out on their principal transfer target, Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, who has joined Liverpool. The Merseyside club made a late move, paying the release clause for the Spanish international. Newcastle had targeted Munoz as a replacement for Anthony Gordon, who transferred to Barcelona for £70 million last month.
Negotiations for Munoz with Osasuna had been protracted, allowing Liverpool to expedite the deal by paying the reported £34.6 million release clause. Munoz contributed six goals and two assists in 34 La Liga appearances last season and was part of Spain's World Cup squad.
This development marks another disappointment for Newcastle in the current transfer window. The club had aimed to reshape its future during this period but has so far only signed a backup goalkeeper, Ewen Jaouen, while potentially losing starters Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.
