Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Victor Munoz deal confirmed, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez updates
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Today19:00 BSTMunoz deal confirmedVictor Munoz has penned a six-year deal to become the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool.The Spain international joins from Osasuna after the Reds nudged ahead of Newcastle United and triggered his release clause, which stood just shy of £35m.Munoz was also being tracked by Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester United while Real Madrid briefly explored bringing him back to the Spanish capital after selling him to Osasuna last summer.But it’s Iraola’s Reds who Munoz will join once the World Cup concludes after a delegation from Anfield flew in to the United States, where are Spain are based, to complete a medical on Wednesday.Read the full story here.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. Liverpool staff travelled to the States and conducted tests with the player during Spain's preparations to face Saudi Arabia on Sunday.It's emerged Liverpool will pay off Munoz's fee in two instalments.
That's sure to make his potential signing of even greater interest for Liverpool if they get the sense there's a bargain to be had and Brighton decide it's more prudent to cash in.(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Today08:08 BSTEx-Liverpool coach gets new jobOne move that's signed and sealed this summer has seen ex-Arne Slot assistant Giovanni van Bronckhorst return to Feyenoord. However, it appears Nunez's chances of a dream move back to Merseyside are over before they've had a chance to develop any real traction.Darwin Nunez has opened up on Liverpool in recent months(Image: (James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))Today07:56 BSTAlex Scott deemed 'the one'Anfield icon Emile Heskey has tipped Alex Scott as Liverpool's ideal recruit in midfield this summer.
Liverpool already had deals in place for this summer prior to Iraola's arrival but are now on the verge of completing their first move under his regime.An update from within Spain's World Cup camp revealed one signing from La Liga set to make the switch to Anfield. Reports suggest that Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz, who had been the subject of a move from Newcastle.The Reds have verbally agreed on terms and activated the player's release clause, according to Fabrizio Romano.Victor Munoz of Spain17th Jun22:16 BSTContract talksThere have been talks over a new deal for Curtis Jones in recent months, despite the midfielder being linked to Inter Milan, per BBC.With just one year remaining on his deal, there remains the chance Liverpool accept a significant offer but after struggling to cement himself as a starter under Arne Slot, a lot will likely ride on Andoni Iraola's impressions.Curtis Jones could leave his boyhood club for pastures new in Italy(Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)