What Victor Munoz Liverpool transfer means for Yan Diomande, Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa
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SportFootballVictor MunozWhat Munoz Liverpool transfer means for Diomande, Ngumoha and ChiesaLiverpool's surprise move for Spain winger Victor Munoz has caught many off guard, and thoughts have turned to what it could mean for other potential targets and those already at the club.The Reds have moved swiftly to tie up a deal for the 22-year-old Munoz, who is currently with the Spain squad at the World Cup.Newcastle were long-standing admirers of the Osasuna winger, who had also attracted interest from Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen.Munoz only left Real last summer, and the Madrid giants will be due 50% of his £34.5m transfer fee, with new head coach Andoni Iraola a key factor in bringing him to Anfield.While the Munoz transfer emerged almost out of nowhere, Liverpool have been linked with a move for another winger, Yan Diomande, throughout the summer.Ivory Coast star Diomande, 19, is another player who is currently at the World Cup, and he impressed in his side's 1-0 win over Ecuador in their first match.Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Diomande, who RB Leipzig are desperate to keep hold of this summer despite his valuation heading towards £86.5m. Liverpool remain in talks over the talented teenager.In terms of those attacking players already at the club, Munoz is seen as an important arrival to help cover for the absence of Hugo Ekitike, who is set to miss a large chunk of next season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in April.Ekitike is believed to be targeting the fixtures around the festive season to make his return, although Liverpool won't rush him.The fact that Munoz can play all across the front line is also seen as important to the development of Rio Ngumoha, who had a stellar breakthrough season in senior football and forced his way into the England squad aged 17.Ngumoha, who impressed on his England debut after joining up with the squad prior to the World Cup, has attracted interest from Bayern Munich but Liverpool have no intention of selling.Another attacker, Federico Chiesa, is likely to see his Liverpool situation complicated further by the arrival of Munoz.There is hope that the Italian would be better suited to Iraola's style of football, but Liverpool expect to field transfer enquiries for him from Serie A this summer and an exit would not be a surprise.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
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