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<\/p>\nExpert insight from Spain\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Newcastle<\/a> were set for a busy summer transfer window after a disappointing season saw them finish 12th in the Premier League<\/a>. The Magpies have already confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade Reims<\/a>, and were closing in on a LaLiga<\/a> winger. Reports suggested that Newcastle were confident of sealing the signing of Osasuna<\/a> winger V\u00edctor Mu\u00f1oz<\/a> for a package thought to be over \u20ac30 million. Mu\u0148oz’s former club Real Madrid<\/a>, where he came through the youth ranks, do have a 50% sell-on clause as well as a buy-back clause. But Newcastle’s hopes to sign Mu\u00f1oz were squashed at the last minute as Liverpool<\/a> have now hijacked the deal and announced the transfer on Thursday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last summer, Newcastle splashed out \u20ac279m on new signings after the sale of Alexander Isak<\/a> to Liverpool for a Premier League record fee, but many of their attacking acquisitions flattered to deceive. Nick Woltemade<\/a>, Anthony Elanga<\/a>, and Yoane Wissa<\/a> all failed to have much of an impact in their first season at St James’ Park, although the former did start well. Nevertheless, Eddie Howe<\/a> is set to be handed more funds this summer and will be hoping Mu\u0148oz can add a new dimension to their attack. With expert insight from our team in Spain, we bring you more on the 22-year-old.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mu\u00f1oz was going to fix many of Newcastle’s problems. But the Spaniard has now opted to join league rivals, Liverpool, instead. Liverpool, just like Newcastle, are in desperate need to sign a winger, especially with Mo Salah<\/a> leaving on a free this summer. Indeed, Mu\u00f1oz might be the missing piece to finally unleash Florian Wirtz<\/a>. The German was often used as a winger last season under Arne Slot but is much better suited to play as a no.10. With Mu\u00f1oz coming in to play the wing, Wirtz can finally play the position that made him a standout at Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Player Comparison<\/p>\n \u20ac30.00m<\/p>\n Market Value<\/p>\n \u20ac100.00m<\/p>\n Left Winger<\/p>\n Position<\/p>\n Attacking Midfield<\/p>\n 30\/06\/2030<\/p>\n Contract until<\/p>\n 30\/06\/2030<\/p>\n \n Full Player Comparison\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \nWhat type of player is V\u00edctor Mu\u00f1oz?<\/p>\n As illustrated above, Mu\u0148oz managed six goals and two assists in 34 LaLiga games in his first season for Osasuna. He signed for the club from Real Madrid for just \u20ac5m last summer. Despite progressing through the academy ranks in the capital since the age of 17, Mu\u0148oz was actually born in Barcelona and even had a very brief spell playing for Barca’s youth team in 2017 – when he was 13. Last season, his market value steadily rose from \u20ac5m to \u20ac30m as he continued to impress with his direct dribbling and counter-attacking threat. He also scored on his senior debut for Spain back in March against Serbia.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Iv\u00e1n Fuente is Transfermarkt’s Content Manager in Spain and tells us more about Mu\u0148oz’s style of play and his strengths: “He is a powerful winger, very fast and explosive. He is right-footed, but can play on either wing and even behind the striker if necessary. He likes to make runs into space. He performs better when he has space to run into rather than in tight defensive situations. He reminds me of those old-school wingers: fast and skillful. He is also dedicated to defensive duties. Probably his biggest weakness is his height (1.73m), but for his kind of play, it’s not a big problem. His general play is very similar to Anthony Gordon’s. At Newcastle, he would have been a great Gordon replacement. They have several things in common, and since Victor is younger and might be cheaper, this is a good opportunity to see him play in the Premier League.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n Note:
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