Newcastle United intensify pursuit of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz

Newcastle United are expected to intensify talks over Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, a La Liga forward, this week. Munoz is valued at £34.5 million, the amount Osasuna set as his buy‑out clause. Newcastle hope to complete the deal this summer. At 22, Munoz spent his youth at Barcelona’s La Masia academy before moving to Real Madrid. His background has attracted interest from Roma and Bayer Leverkusen, while Manchester United is no longer actively pursuing him. Real Madrid are not expected to complicate negotiations with restrictive buy‑back clauses. Osasuna are holding firm on the £34.5 million valuation. Newcastle are exploring payment structures rather than paying the full amount upfront. Financial flexibility is a key part of the club’s modern recruitment approach. Wolves teenager Mateus Mane remains on Newcastle’s radar. Atalanta right back Marco Palestra is another target despite competition for his signature. Goalkeeper James Trafford is also under consideration, even after the recent arrival of goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. Head of recruitment Steve Nickson is not expected to leave for West Ham. His continued presence provides stability to Newcastle’s recruitment strategy. The shift toward younger, technically trained players marks a departure from previous short‑term signings and fits Newcastle’s English Premier League project.