Víctor Muñoz

[gdm]

Just now, duo said:

https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/victor-munoz-gonzalo-garcia-newcastle-transfer-news-como-battle-real-madrid

 

Newcastle United are set for a fascinating transfer battle with Cesc Fabregas and ambitious Serie A side Como as they push to land one, if not two, of their priority summer targets, TEAMtalk can reveal.

 

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Newcastle are accelerating their pursuit of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, while they also remain firmly interested in Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of a renewed push for European qualification.

However, both players are also being discussed internally at Como, where Fabregas continues to leverage the club’s growing relationship with Real Madrid.

Munoz has emerged as one of Newcastle’s standout targets following a breakthrough campaign in LaLiga.

The versatile attacker, who predominantly operates as a right-footed left winger, made Spain’s final World Cup squad after an outstanding first season with Osasuna following his move from Real Madrid last summer.

 

Although six goals and two assists only tell part of the story, scouts have been particularly impressed by Munoz’s ability to operate across the forward line and in midfield, with his versatility viewed as one of his greatest strengths.

 

TEAMtalk understands Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has tracked the 22-year-old closely since his move to Osasuna and has maintained a strong interest throughout the season. Newcastle in ‘contact’ over winger signing as Mourinho boosts chances

Munoz signed a five-year contract with Osasuna last summer, but Real Madrid inserted a buy-back clause worth just €8million (£6.9m / $9.2m) when sanctioning his departure.

The Spanish giants have previously used similar mechanisms with players including Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon and Chema Andres.

For that reason, any move for Munoz will effectively require Newcastle to talk with both clubs.

TEAMtalk can reveal Newcastle have already made contact with Osasuna and Real Madrid as they attempt to gain clarity over the player’s future.

The Magpies are keen to avoid reaching an agreement with Osasuna only for Real to activate their buy-back option and alter the landscape.

Sources close to the situation believe Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid has actually improved Newcastle’s chances.

With the club prioritising other attacking additions and several established options already in place, there is a growing feeling that Real are becoming less likely to exercise their buy-back rights on Munoz.

 

That has encouraged Newcastle to intensify their efforts, but there is another factor at play too.

Real Madrid have monitored Munoz’s situation closely after learning of previous interest from Barcelona and sources insist the Spanish giants would be highly reluctant to allow him to move to their fierce rivals.

 

Newcastle now believe they are in a strong position, but competition remains. TEAMtalk understands Turkish champions Galatasaray are prepared to meet Osasuna’s €40million (£34.5m / $46.1m) valuation and have identified Munoz as one of their leading attacking targets. The Turkish side also admire Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, another player Newcastle have tracked extensively. Despite that interest, Newcastle remain confident that Munoz would be highly receptive to a move to the Premier League.

Newcastle face battle with Como for top target

 

The idea of a Premier League switch is not new to Munoz. As previously revealed, Sunderland enquired about Munoz in January and remain admirers, although it remains unclear whether they will pursue a formal move this summer. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have also monitored the winger over the past year, but none have advanced their interest to the level Newcastle are now showing. Yet Newcastle’s biggest threat may come from Italy rather than England. Sources have told TEAMtalk that Como and Fabregas have discussed both Munoz and Garcia as potential additions.

 

The Serie A club have developed an excellent relationship with Real Madrid in recent years, successfully nurturing talents such as Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon.

Paz’s development has already earned him a return to the Santiago Bernabeu, while Real are also assessing whether Ramon could follow a similar path.

As a result, Real are increasingly open to placing more young talents under Fabregas’ guidance.

 

Meanwhile, Newcastle’s interest in Garcia remains active as Wilson seeks to provide Howe with additional options in attack.

TEAMtalk understands at least one new centre-forward is expected to arrive this summer and Garcia remains firmly under consideration.

The Real Madrid striker is one of several names being assessed, alongside the likes of Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, Darwin Nunez and Dusan Vlahovic.

Sources suggest Newcastle have held discussions with Real regarding Garcia while simultaneously advancing talks over Munoz.

And there may yet be a third player at the centre of the growing Newcastle-Como rivalry.

 

TEAMtalk can reveal that Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch has also been discussed by both clubs. The highly-rated youngster is expected to be made available this summer, potentially on a loan deal or a permanent transfer featuring a buy-back clause – although that is not something Newcastle would entertain. It would be permanent or nothing from their stand-point.

 

For now, Newcastle remain confident they can win at least one of these transfer battles and their main focus is very much Munoz.

I don’t think in all my years, Graeme Bailey has ever gotten a single thing right 

[Steve Charlton]

3 minutes ago, gdm said:

I don’t think in all my years, Graeme Bailey has ever gotten a single thing right 

I only know of him through watching one transfer show on youtube last summer,Very early in the window he said Isak would leave

[Slim]

Doubt Madrid will take less money because they have a good relationship 

 

Doubt player would pick Como over us in terms of wages. 

 

[Pablo123]

Graeme Bailey pipes off dogs for baccy, and you can pass that on if you so wish.

[Kid Icarus]

7 minutes ago, duo said:

https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/victor-munoz-gonzalo-garcia-newcastle-transfer-news-como-battle-real-madrid

 

Newcastle United are set for a fascinating transfer battle with Cesc Fabregas and ambitious Serie A side Como as they push to land one, if not two, of their priority summer targets, TEAMtalk can reveal.

 

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Newcastle are accelerating their pursuit of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, while they also remain firmly interested in Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of a renewed push for European qualification.

However, both players are also being discussed internally at Como, where Fabregas continues to leverage the club’s growing relationship with Real Madrid.

Munoz has emerged as one of Newcastle’s standout targets following a breakthrough campaign in LaLiga.

The versatile attacker, who predominantly operates as a right-footed left winger, made Spain’s final World Cup squad after an outstanding first season with Osasuna following his move from Real Madrid last summer.

 

Although six goals and two assists only tell part of the story, scouts have been particularly impressed by Munoz’s ability to operate across the forward line and in midfield, with his versatility viewed as one of his greatest strengths.

 

TEAMtalk understands Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has tracked the 22-year-old closely since his move to Osasuna and has maintained a strong interest throughout the season. Newcastle in ‘contact’ over winger signing as Mourinho boosts chances

Munoz signed a five-year contract with Osasuna last summer, but Real Madrid inserted a buy-back clause worth just €8million (£6.9m / $9.2m) when sanctioning his departure.

The Spanish giants have previously used similar mechanisms with players including Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon and Chema Andres.

For that reason, any move for Munoz will effectively require Newcastle to talk with both clubs.

TEAMtalk can reveal Newcastle have already made contact with Osasuna and Real Madrid as they attempt to gain clarity over the player’s future.

The Magpies are keen to avoid reaching an agreement with Osasuna only for Real to activate their buy-back option and alter the landscape.

Sources close to the situation believe Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid has actually improved Newcastle’s chances.

With the club prioritising other attacking additions and several established options already in place, there is a growing feeling that Real are becoming less likely to exercise their buy-back rights on Munoz.

 

That has encouraged Newcastle to intensify their efforts, but there is another factor at play too.

Real Madrid have monitored Munoz’s situation closely after learning of previous interest from Barcelona and sources insist the Spanish giants would be highly reluctant to allow him to move to their fierce rivals.

 

Newcastle now believe they are in a strong position, but competition remains. TEAMtalk understands Turkish champions Galatasaray are prepared to meet Osasuna’s €40million (£34.5m / $46.1m) valuation and have identified Munoz as one of their leading attacking targets. The Turkish side also admire Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, another player Newcastle have tracked extensively. Despite that interest, Newcastle remain confident that Munoz would be highly receptive to a move to the Premier League.

Newcastle face battle with Como for top target

 

The idea of a Premier League switch is not new to Munoz. As previously revealed, Sunderland enquired about Munoz in January and remain admirers, although it remains unclear whether they will pursue a formal move this summer. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have also monitored the winger over the past year, but none have advanced their interest to the level Newcastle are now showing. Yet Newcastle’s biggest threat may come from Italy rather than England. Sources have told TEAMtalk that Como and Fabregas have discussed both Munoz and Garcia as potential additions.

 

The Serie A club have developed an excellent relationship with Real Madrid in recent years, successfully nurturing talents such as Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon.

Paz’s development has already earned him a return to the Santiago Bernabeu, while Real are also assessing whether Ramon could follow a similar path.

As a result, Real are increasingly open to placing more young talents under Fabregas’ guidance.

 

Meanwhile, Newcastle’s interest in Garcia remains active as Wilson seeks to provide Howe with additional options in attack.

TEAMtalk understands at least one new centre-forward is expected to arrive this summer and Garcia remains firmly under consideration.

The Real Madrid striker is one of several names being assessed, alongside the likes of Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, Darwin Nunez and Dusan Vlahovic.

Sources suggest Newcastle have held discussions with Real regarding Garcia while simultaneously advancing talks over Munoz.

And there may yet be a third player at the centre of the growing Newcastle-Como rivalry.

 

TEAMtalk can reveal that Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch has also been discussed by both clubs. The highly-rated youngster is expected to be made available this summer, potentially on a loan deal or a permanent transfer featuring a buy-back clause – although that is not something Newcastle would entertain. It would be permanent or nothing from their stand-point.

 

For now, Newcastle remain confident they can win at least one of these transfer battles and their main focus is very much Munoz.

Graeme Bailey in case anyone's worried 

[duo]

3 minutes ago, Slim said:

Doubt Madrid will take less money because they have a good relationship 

 

Doubt player would pick Como over us in terms of wages. 

 

There is the Fabregas pull

[gdm]

18 minutes ago, Steve Charlton said:

I only know of him through watching one transfer show on youtube last summer,Very early in the window he said Isak would leave

So did I. All thru the summer in fact. Doesn’t make me a credible journalist with credible sources. 

[B-more Mag]

Saga time!

 

[Wolfcastle]

Hoped we'd put other clubs off the scent after last years debacle. Really felt like they latched onto our interest in someone because of the stellar record we had, active their PSR cheat codes and bang.

[Moose]

 

39 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said:

Graeme Bailey in case anyone's worried 

 

Graeme Burnsie

[SAK]

47 minutes ago, Wolfcastle said:

Hoped we'd put other clubs off the scent after last years debacle. Really felt like they latched onto our interest in someone because of the stellar record we had, active their PSR cheat codes and bang.

None of our 1st choice targets were unknown players last season.

[Slim]

1 hour ago, duo said:

There is the Fabregas pull

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

1 hour ago, duo said:

There is the Fabregas pull

Which Como players have chosen Fabregas as their manager over another club? 

[duo]

13 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said:

Which Como players have chosen Fabregas as their manager over another club? 

No idea - but he was a Spanish international who won the Euros and the WC with Spain.  He played for Barca as well so you'd think that would be some appeal to the lad. 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 16:41 by duo

[TRC]

No embedded tweets from anyone reliable today? Disappointing

[Magpie Mover]

Como rumour has it have got plenty of money so if they can match our wages maybe it comes down to living in Como or Newcastle. 

[Geordie Magpie]

Saw a couple YouTube clips of the lad, sign him up, he's the next Messi.

[Wilson]

1 minute ago, Magpie Mover said:

Como rumour has it have got plenty of money so if they can match our wages maybe it comes down to living in Como or Newcastle. 

 

Or playing in the Premier league or serie A

[Magpie Mover]

Or living in a Villa overlooking the lake or somewhere on the freezing Northumbrian coast.

[sushimonster85]

3 minutes ago, Magpie Mover said:

Como rumour has it have got plenty of money so if they can match our wages maybe it comes down to living in Como or Newcastle. 

 

Think if that's the case the bigger decision swayer will be playing in the PL or Serie A. The commercial advantages of playing in the PL over Serie A are pretty substantial. 

[Superbmac]

This has got he’s not going to

sign for us written all over it

[The Prophet]

There's been absolutely no news today. We don't need to default to shitting the bed.

 

 

Edited yesterday at 17:27 by The Prophet

[Chris L]

1 minute ago, The Prophet said:

There's been absolutely no news today. We don't need to default to shifting the bed.

Sometimes. No news, is good news. 

[NEEJ]

7 minutes ago, Superbmac said:

This has got he’s not going to

sign for us written all over it

Good 

grief

[Hudson]

8 minutes ago, NEEJ said:

Good 

grief

I know, one sentence on two lines and not fucking full stop in sight.