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FC·TRANSACTION·June 18, 2026 02:06 PM ET

Liverpool set to sign Víctor Muñoz after hijacking Newcastle talks

Newcastle lose a late transfer race.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read
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What happened: Liverpool are set to sign Víctor Muñoz after moving in late while Newcastle United had been in advanced talks. Reports say Liverpool agreed terms and are finalizing a deal for the Spanish attacker.

Why it matters: The move gives Liverpool an attacking addition early in the summer window and denies Newcastle a target they had been pursuing for days. It also signals Liverpool’s willingness to act quickly in a crowded Premier League transfer market.

By the numbers: Reported terms include a fee around £34.5 million, tied to a €40 million release clause, and a six-year contract. Muñoz is 22 and was with Spain’s World Cup squad when the deal advanced.

What to watch: Watch for the medical, contract signing and club announcement. Newcastle’s next attacking target becomes the immediate follow-up.

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