Liverpool completes hijack of Victor Munoz from Newcastle United

Liverpool has secured the transfer of forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million. Initially, Munoz was set to join Newcastle United, who had negotiated a deal worth £29 million. Reports indicate that Liverpool's interest in Munoz emerged recently, spurred by new head coach Andoni Iraola. The deal marks a notable shift in the summer transfer window as Liverpool aims to bolster its squad amid injury challenges, including the sidelining of Hugo Ekitike.

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