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Liverpool have reportedly moved ahead of Newcastle in the race to sign Osasuna winger Victor Munoz after triggering the player’s release clause, according to Sky Sports.
The development is being presented as transfer interest rather than a completed deal, with no confirmation at this stage that Munoz has signed for Liverpool or that Osasuna have announced his departure. However, the reported activation of the release clause would represent a significant step in Liverpool’s pursuit and could give them an advantage over Newcastle, who had also been linked with the winger.
Sky Sports reports that Liverpool have hijacked Newcastle’s move for Munoz, suggesting the Merseyside club have acted decisively to move into pole position. The situation now appears to depend on the next stages of the process, including any agreement with the player and the formalities that would be required before a transfer can be finalised.
For Newcastle, the report indicates a potential setback in their own attempt to land the Osasuna wide player. They had been positioned as interested suitors, but Liverpool’s move to trigger the clause has reportedly shifted the balance of the chase.
Munoz remains an Osasuna player unless and until a deal is completed and announced. As things stand, the key point is that Liverpool are understood to have advanced their interest by meeting the terms of the release clause, while Newcastle’s pursuit has been overtaken.
The coming days could clarify whether Liverpool can turn their reported move into a confirmed signing, or whether there is still room for further developments in the winger’s future.
Written by Ketan Patel
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