Premier League Clubs Eyeing Victor Munoz, Challenging Real Madrid & Barcelona

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Real Madrid and Barcelona are actively preparing for the upcoming summer transfer window, with both clubs having identified their primary targets. It’s not uncommon for their wishlists to overlap, and this is precisely the case with winger Victor Munoz.

Munoz enjoyed a standout 2025-26 season with Osasuna, contributing seven goals and five assists. However, his overall performance was particularly impressive, leading to his debut for the Spanish national team, where he marked the occasion with a goal against Serbia in March.

Unsurprisingly, interest in Munoz began to grow throughout the season. Real Madrid have consistently monitored his situation, retaining a favorable buy-back clause from the deal that saw him move to Osasuna last summer. Barcelona, too, added him to their shortlist in March.

While both Spanish giants might make a move for Munoz this summer, interest from England is also on the rise. According to the Daily Mirror (via CaughtOffside), Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Aston Villa have identified the 22-year-old winger as a key target for the upcoming transfer window.

Osasuna’s Stance on Munoz’s Potential Sale

The challenge for any club other than Real Madrid is Osasuna’s firm stance on Munoz: they are unwilling to negotiate. A transfer will only be possible if a suitor meets his €40 million release clause. While this figure might be manageable for wealthy Premier League clubs like Newcastle and Aston Villa, it presents a significant hurdle for Barcelona.

The unfolding of Munoz’s situation in the coming months will be highly intriguing. Osasuna would be fortunate to retain his services, but if he does depart, Real Madrid remains the most probable destination at this juncture.

English Translation

Real Madrid and Barcelona are gearing up for this summer’s transfer window, with both clubs having identified their respective targets. It’s no surprise that there is some overlap, which is the case when it comes to Victor Munoz.

The 2025-26 season was one to remember for Munoz. He registered seven goals and five assists for Osasuna, but it was his overall play that really stood out – and ultimately led to him making his debut for the Spanish national team, for whom he scored on his debut against Serbia in March.

It was to no one’s surprise that interest started pouring in for Munoz over the course of the season. Real Madrid have always been attentive to his situation given they retained a favourable buy-back clause as part of the deal to sell him to Osasuna last summer, but Barcelona also added him to their own shortlist back in March.

Both clubs could move for Munoz in the summer, but in the meantime, interest in his services continue to rise. According to the Daily Mirror (via CaughtOffside), Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Aston Villa have also identified the 22-year-old as a target for the upcoming transfer window.

Osasuna’s stance on Munoz sale is clear

The problem for every club not named Real Madrid is that Osasuna are not prepared to negotiate when it comes to Munoz, meaning that a deal will only be possible if they activate his €40m release clause. This wouldn’t be as much of a problem for the likes of Newcastle and Aston Villa, given the vast amount of money in the Premier League, but it would be for Barcelona.

It will be very interesting to see how Munoz’s situation plays out over the coming months. Osasuna will do well to retain his services, and in the event that he does leave, the most likely destination at this stage is still Real Madrid.

Gareth Pemberton
Gareth Pemberton

Gareth Pemberton, 37, a dedicated sports journalist from London. Known for his comprehensive coverage of grassroots football and its connection to the professional game.

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