Newcastle United are expected to step up negotiations for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz this week.
Despite reports, those close to the deal say Real Madrid do not intend to take up a buy-back clause nor do they want a new clause inserted after he has spent a year at his next club. They believe no ambitious buying club would accept those terms.
The 22-year-old is with Spain’s squad in USA and has opened the door to a move to the Premier League though there is rival interest from Roma and Bayer Leverkusen. Manchester United have not followed up any interest, as it stands.
Munoz is represented by Niagara Sports agency, who also look after the likes of Barcelona’s Dani Olmo and Joan Garcia plus Alvaro Morata at Como.
Though discussions have taken place with Osasuna they have yet to fully develop and progress is anticipated this week.
The Spanish side want £34.5million, the player’s buy-out, and Newcastle are looking to structure the payments.
Munoz began his youth career with Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy before moving to Real Madrid.
Victor Munoz has a buy-out clause of £34.5million at Osasuna
Newcastle want to add younger players going forward with the likes of Wolves’ exciting 18-year-old Portuguese attacker Mateus Mane also on their radar.
They also want Atalanta right back Marco Palestra but face serious competition for the £45m-rated Italy international.
As reported by Daily Mail Sport in April, Manchester City’s James Trafford is also back on their list despite the addition of Reims keeper Ewen Jaouen for £18.5m last week.
Meanwhile, head of recruitment Steve Nickson is not expected to move to West Ham, despite reputed interest.
