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Newcastle targets Osasuna's Victor Munoz amid summer recruitment changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:12 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Newcastle targets Osasuna's Victor Munoz amid summer recruitment changes

Summary

Newcastle United is changing its recruitment strategy this summer, with a focus on younger players. The club has already completed the signing of Ewen Jaouen and is pursuing Victor Munoz of Osasuna. This marks a departure from last year's approaches, including the sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona. Newcastle seeks to enhance its recruitment network and utilize data more effectively, reflecting a shift in operational strategy after the arrival of sporting director Ross Wilson. The club aims to finalize Munoz's signing before any potential involvement at the World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle signed Ewen Jaouen and is pursuing Victor Munoz.
•Anthony Gordon transferred to Barcelona before the window opened.
•The club's recruitment strategy is moving away from Premier League-proven players.
•Sporting director Ross Wilson aims to improve data usage in player recruitment.
•Newcastle hopes to finalize Munoz's signing ahead of the World Cup.

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4:12 PMYahoo Sports — A shift in approach this summer as Newcastle move for Munoz

What they're saying

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This already feels like a very different summer for Newcastle. Whereas the Alexander Isak saga dragged on until Newcastle buckled and sold the Swede to Liverpool for £125m on deadline day, this time around, the club agreed to let Anthony Gordon go to Barcelona before the window even officially opened. Similarly, whereas Newcastle spent £55m to make Anthony Elanga their first signing of last summer, this time around, the club have pivoted away from the Premier League proven market with their opening moves of the window.
— Yahoo Sports

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