Alex MacQuoid
Newcastle United have made an enquiry for Victor Munoz, the highly rated Osasuna winger, as the club prepares for a potential summer of change on the flanks. The move comes amid strong competition from La Liga heavyweights and a domestic rival.
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Anthony Gordon is widely expected to depart, which would push Eddie Howe into the market for a direct replacement. Journalist Sebastian Vidal has added Munoz to the list of targets being considered, confirming that the Magpies have already registered their interest in the 23-year-old. The winger left Real Madrid‘s Castilla setup in search of senior football and has delivered at Osasuna, recording 12 goal contributions across the campaign.
That output has drawn attention from several clubs. Aston Villa have registered interest and are also seeking a wide addition. Barcelona are monitoring the situation, while Real Madrid remain the most significant obstacle of all, and not just as a competing buyer.
Real Madrid Hold the Keys
When Real Madrid sold Munoz to Osasuna last summer for £4.3 million, they retained 50% of any future transfer profit and secured a buy-back clause at a modest fee, as reported by The Mirror. The player also carries a £34.5 million release clause. Should a club like Newcastle United signal serious intent, Real Madrid could activate their buy-back option and recoup a considerable sum by selling him on, effectively controlling the player’s destination.
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Newcastle’s Wider Winger Search
The Munoz link is recent and no concrete progress has been reported beyond the initial enquiry. Newcastle have also been connected with Real Betis winger Ez Abde and Club Brugge‘s Christos Tzolis, suggesting the club is casting a wide net rather than committing to a single target. A recent report linking Sunderland with Munoz also referenced the Real Madrid buy-back structure, underlining how central that clause is to any negotiation.
Osasuna will demand a significant fee. With Barcelona and Real Madrid circling, Newcastle face a steep challenge convincing Munoz that St. James’ Park is the right next step. Follow TipsGG for the latest transfer updates as the window approaches.