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Why Liverpool are spending €40m on Munoz to fill Salah void

Newcastle fans can be forgiven for experiencing a strange and unwanted feeling of deja vu this week. After being linked heavily with an exciting young attacker throughout the build-up to this summer’s transfer window, Liverpool have snuck in at the last and pipped them to the post - again. Last year, it was Hugo Ekitike; this year, it is Victor Munoz.

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Liverpool trigger Munoz's £34m release clause

Liverpool have moved swiftly to secure Victor Munoz after triggering the Osasuna winger's €40 million (£34.6m) release clause. The Reds acted decisively to beat Newcastle United to the Spain international, with the 22-year-old now set to become the first signing of Andoni Iraola's tenure at Anfield.

Newcastle in talks to sign Spain World Cup star as Gordon replacement

Newcastle United have reportedly opened negotiations with Osasuna to sign Spain World Cup star Victor Munoz as they look to fill the void left by Anthony Gordon. The Magpies are moving aggressively in the early stages of the summer window to secure the 22-year-old before his stock rises further on the international stage.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
15	Elche	38	10	13	15	49	57	-8	43	D W L D L
16	Levante	38	11	9	18	47	61	-14	42	L W W W L
17	Osasuna	38	11	9	18	44	50	-6	42	L L L L L
18	Mallorca	38	11	9	18	47	57	-10	42	W L L D W
19	Girona	38	9	14	15	39	55	-16	41	D L D D L

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