Newcastle United negotiate £34.5m deal for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz
Newcastle United have opened negotiations with Osasuna over a £34.5m deal to sign winger Victor Munoz as they look to replace the recently departed Anthony Gordon.
The 22-year-old rapid forward has emerged as a primary target following Gordon’s lucrative £69.3m move to Barcelona earlier this summer.
While a formal agreement has not yet been reached, the Magpies are eager to quickly trigger the player’s €40m release clause.
Moving quickly in the transfer market
Head coach Eddie Howe previously emphasised the vital need for recruitment efficiency during a press conference in May.
“You will find the best players that are available on the market won’t hang around for too long.”
“The speed at which the transfer market moves now is very quick. Teams are very efficient and we have to be there as one of those teams.”
The Premier League side have already demonstrated this proactive stance by securing promising 20-year-old goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims for £18.5m.
A strategic shift under Ross Wilson
This decisive early action represents a stark contrast to previous windows, where sagas such as Alexander Isak’s £125m departure to Liverpool dragged on until deadline day.
Sporting director Ross Wilson has fundamentally revamped the club’s operation to make smarter use of data since arriving from Nottingham Forest in October 2025.
The hierarchy are now pivoting away from expensive domestic stars, instead targeting younger, continental talents with significant growth potential.
Beating the World Cup spotlight
Munoz, who spent his youth career on the books of both Real Madrid and Barcelona, is currently away on international duty.
The former La Liga prospect is preparing for Spain’s opening World Cup fixture against Cape Verde in Atlanta on 15 June.
Newcastle are actively attempting to finalise the transfer before the attacker can catch the eye of rival suitors while playing for Luis de la Fuente’s side.