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Victor Munoz Set for Liverpool as Newcastle Scrambles for Attack Reinforcements

Munoz's switch leaves Newcastle short of a priority winger and increases scrutiny as the club seeks replacement forwards from Spain and France.

Munoz is heading to Anfield (Photo: Getty)
Cucho Hernandez 19 of Colombia drives the ball forward during the FIFA World Cup Group K match between Colombia and Uzbekistan at Mexico City Stadium. on June 17, 2026 / Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United during the Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England on 10 February 2026 / Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James s Park, Newcastle, England on 6 December 2025
Eddie Howe looking annoyed walking down sideline in a coat with Victor Munoz celebrating a goal with his arms out right inset

Overview

  • Newcastle missed out on Victor Munoz after the player changed course and Liverpool moved to sign him, leaving the Magpies without a leading summer target.
  • Reporting says Newcastle had reached advanced terms with Osasuna, including a reported €38m fee and a planned medical, but the deal collapsed when the player chose Liverpool.
  • The club has turned its attention to alternative attacking options, with Real Betis pair Abde Ezzalzouli and Cucho Hernandez and Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo among the names being scouted.
  • Ezzalzouli is unavailable for the World Cup after a knee injury in a friendly, while Cucho raised his profile by coming on as a World Cup substitute and providing an early assist.
  • Insiders say there is frustration at Newcastle over the Munoz breakdown and that the club will review its transfer processes while facing pressure to fix a poor 2025-26 goalscoring record and replace departed players.