Newcastle suffers setback as Munoz chooses Liverpool over them
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Newcastle has missed out on signing Daniel Munoz, who opted for Liverpool. This failure mirrors last summer's lost pursuits, that of Hugo Ekitike. Reports indicate Newcastle wanted Munoz as a long-term replacement for Anthony Gordon. After initially entering advanced talks, Newcastle faced caution and uncertainty. The club now looks to reconsider its targets as it seeks to avoid repeating past mistakes.
- •Daniel Munoz chooses Liverpool, rejecting Newcastle's interest.
- •Newcastle missed out on several first-choice targets last summer.
- •Munoz was seen as a potential replacement for Anthony Gordon.
- •Newcastle's advanced talks with Munoz ended in disappointment.
- •The club will pivot to seek other transfer targets.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Munoz brings back familiar feeling
"This Daniel Munoz setback will bring back some very painful memories for Newcastle. The club missed out on a number of first-choice targets last summer, including Hugo Ekitike, who also opted to join Liverpool. Whether it was the manner in which news of Newcastle entering advanced talks first emerged, from a third party, or how Liverpool quietly entered the race, it felt a little familiar in the end.
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