Newcastle smash transfer record for Spanish winger: report

12/4/26 PAMPLONA
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Victor Munoz in action for Osasuna last season (Image credit: Getty Images)

Newcastle have reportedly lodged an official bid for Osasuna's highly-rated winger, Víctor Munoz.

According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies have formalised their interest in the Spanish winger, who has emerged as a top target following the departure of Anthony Gordon earlier this summer.

Negotiations are now said to be actively ongoing on both the club and player side as all parties attempt to reach a final agreement.

Newcastle chase £30m deal for Spanish attacker

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe looks on during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United at City Ground on May 10, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Newcastle United/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Eddie Howe may soon have a new winger to work with (Image credit: Getty Images)

The proposed package, reportedly worth an initial €30-35 million (£26-30m) plus add-ons, would comfortably smash Osasuna's previous record sale, which has stood for almost 20 years since Raul Garcia joined Atletico Madrid for €13m (£8.5m) in 2007.

However, the financial mechanics of the deal are somewhat complicated.

When Real Madrid sold Muñoz to Osasuna in July 2025 for €5 million, recruitment sources, and now Romano, claim the LaLiga giants retained a 50 per cent sell-on clause.

This means that last season's runners-up in Spain are owed exactly half of whatever Newcastle end up paying for the attacker, presenting a major windfall for the Spanish capital club.

This will also inflate the price Osasuna are likely to command for Munoz, given half of their earnings are expected to be forfeited to Madrid.

Born in Barcelona, 22-year-old Munoz spent his early years developing at the famous La Masia academy before moving away.

In 2021, he made the controversial cross-country switch to join Real Madrid’s youth set-up, eventually thriving for their reserve side, Real Madrid Castilla.

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE - JUNE 09: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Victor Munoz #25 of Spain poses for a portrait during the official FIFA World Cup 2026 portrait session on June 09, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Victor Munoz with the Spanish national team (Image credit: Getty Images)

Known primarily for his pace down the flanks, Munoz can operate as a direct winger on either side of the pitch or as an advanced forward.

Last season, he proved a vital spark for a struggling Osasuna side, registering a respectable return of seven goals and five assists across 36 appearances in all competitions.

His stellar domestic performances even earned him a senior international debut for Spain in early 2026, where he caught the eye by scoring in a 3–0 friendly victory over Serbia.

Joe Donnohue
Senior Digital Writer

Joe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.

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