Liverpool agree to sign Munoz from Osasuna, a player Newcastle also wants.

Liverpool have secured the transfer of Spanish forward Victor Muñoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million ($45.5 million).

The 22‑year‑old, who is currently on World Cup duty, completed a medical at Spain’s training base in Tennessee and has signed a six‑year contract with the Premier League club.

Muñoz will be the first signing of Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola since he replaced the sacked Arne Slot.

“Liverpool FC have agreed a deal to sign Victor Muñoz from Osasuna, subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance,” the club announced on its website.

Newcastle United had been in advanced talks to sign Muñoz after selling Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen were also reported to be interested.

However, Liverpool persuaded Muñoz—who scored seven goals and provided five assists in 36 appearances last season—to move to Anfield after he triggered the release clause in his contract.

Muñoz, a graduate of Barcelona’s La Masia academy, previously joined Real Madrid, where he made just two appearances, before transferring to Osasuna in July 2025.

He is capable of playing on either flank and is expected to help Iraola fill the void left by Mohamed Salah’s departure in the close season.

Muñoz has earned two caps for Spain, making his debut in March, and will join his new teammates later this summer once the World Cup concludes.

Liverpool are also said to be interested in teenage forward Yan Diomande, who plays for German club Leipzig and is currently at the World Cup with Ivory Coast.

French defender Jeremy Jacquet had already agreed to join Liverpool from Rennes in July in a deal negotiated earlier this year.

AFP

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