Not just Victor Munoz: Newcastle United 'rival' Manchester United for second winger deal - reports
A look at the latest Newcastle United transfer rumours as one deal edges closer.
Newcastle United are pushing to secure their second signing of the summer.
The Magpies announced the £18million arrival of French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims earlier this week and aren’t resting on their laurels.
United are seeking a replacement for Anthony Gordon following his £69m move to Barcelona. While we understand one deal to be close, Eddie Howe’s side have been linked with another:
Real Madrid pave way for Victor Munoz deal
Real Madrid will not activate Victor Munoz’s buy-back clause, paving the way for Newcastle United to complete a deal.
The Magpies are in advanced discussions to sign the 22-year-old winger and, as reported by NewcastleWorld, feel they are edging closer to an agreement.
Munoz joined Osasuna from Real Madrid last summer for around £5million, which included a release clause of around £35million.
The Spanish giants also inserted a buy-back clause and hold 50% of Munoz’s economic rights should the forward be sold on, entitling them to half of a sell-on fee should they agree not to buy him back.
Fabrizio Romano claims Madrid won’t trigger his buy-back clause but stand to bank around £15m if Munoz’s move to St James’ Park is completed.
As Munoz’s release clause would have to be paid in full up front, Newcastle are negotiating a structured deal worth around £30million for the player. That would entitle Real Madrid to just under half of that should a deal be agreed.
Romano wrote on X: “Real Madrid will NOT activate the buy back clause for Víctor Muñoz as Newcastle are confident to get deal done after bid sent yesterday.
“Real will receive 50% of the deal, over €17m.”
Newcastle United ‘intensely competing’ for Bundesliga winger
Despite the potential arrival of Munoz, German newspaper BILD (via Sport Witness) claims Newcastle are ‘intensely competing’ for another left winger.
Hoffenheim’s Bazoumana Toure is said to be attracting interest from Newcastle, Manchester United and Brentford following a strong campaign in the Bundesliga with five goals and 12 assists.
But signing him won’t come cheap with the 20-year-old, who joined from Swedish side Hammarby in January 2025, under contract until 2029.