Newcastle United has tabled a formal offer to CA Osasuna for Víctor Muñoz, the 22-year-old left winger who has quickly become one of La Liga’s most coveted young attackers. The bid, reportedly in the range of £30-35 million, signals that Newcastle is serious about replacing Anthony Gordon following his move to FC Barcelona.
The details behind the deal
The reported bid sits between £30-35 million, with some sources pegging the initial offer at £30.2 million plus add-ons. That figure matters because Osasuna has a release clause on Muñoz set at approximately €40 million, which translates to roughly £34.5 million. In other words, Newcastle’s opening salvo lands just below the buyout threshold, a classic negotiating posture designed to test Osasuna’s willingness to deal without triggering the automatic release.
Osasuna is reportedly open to negotiations, provided their valuation is met. For a club like Osasuna, selling a player they bought for an initial fee of just €5 million plus variables barely a year ago at a massive markup represents the kind of business that keeps mid-table Spanish clubs financially healthy.
Muñoz’s contract runs until June 30, 2030. Osasuna has zero urgency to sell. That long-term deal gives the Spanish side significant leverage in negotiations, which is exactly why Newcastle may need to creep closer to that €40 million release clause to get this over the line.
