Andoni Iraola's key role in Liverpool's £34.5m Victor Munoz transfer
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Liverpool have agreed a £34.5m deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna this summer, with new head coach Andoni Iraola playing a key role in securing the Spanish forwardAndoni Iraola is said to have played a pivotal part in helping Liverpool clinch a deal to bring Victor Munoz to the club this summer.It emerged on Wednesday that the Reds appear set to land the 22-year-old Osasuna forward, beating Newcastle United to his signature in the process.Liverpool have struck an agreement worth £34.5million to secure Munoz, after agreeing to meet the release clause in the forward's contract with the La Liga outfit.Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United and Real Madrid, along with Newcastle, were all thought to be in contention to sign Munoz, but Liverpool have beaten their rivals to bring the winger to Anfield.Munoz is anticipated to put pen to paper on a six-year deal to become a Liverpool player and underwent a medical on Wednesday afternoon while on international duty with Spain for the World Cup.Once the transfer is finalised, Munoz is expected to become the first signing of Iraola's time as Liverpool manager, and details have now surfaced regarding the crucial role the new head coach played in the move.The Daily Mail have reported that Liverpool have had Munoz on their radar for some time, but significantly stepped up their pursuit following Iraola's appointment as manager.The report suggests that Munoz featured prominently in Liverpool's summer transfer window planning, with the move given the green light, partly due to Iraola's vast knowledge of the player and the La Liga market.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageMunoz may not turn out to be Liverpool's only forward addition this summer, with it understood that the pursuit of the Osasuna forward will not stop the Reds' interest in RB Leipzig starlet Yan Diomande.Leipzig remain reluctant to sanction Diomande's departure this summer, with reports suggesting the Bundesliga club have placed a valuation of around €100m (£86.5m) on the 19-year-old.Liverpool will be monitoring Munoz's performances closely at this summer's World Cup, eager to see whether the forward can add to the two international caps he has already earned.Munoz remained on the bench throughout Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde in their tournament opener on Monday in Atlanta, but will be hoping to see some action in the remaining Group H clashes against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter nowJoin our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.
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