Liverpool are close to completing the signing of Spain and Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz after activating his release clause, according to multiple reports. ESPN, BBC, Sky Sports and other outlets say Liverpool move ahead of Newcastle United, which had been in talks to sign the player. The transfer is widely reported as costing about €40 million (around £34.5–£34.6 million), reflecting the release clause figure. Yahoo Sports and Sky Sports add that Liverpool “hijack” or beat Newcastle’s approach by triggering the clause, leaving Newcastle unable to complete its pursuit. Munoz is described as a 22-year-old wide forward who has been involved with Spain’s national setup, including inclusion in a Spain World Cup squad as reported by Yahoo Sports. Several sources also indicate Liverpool have moved quickly on the process, including staff in the United States to carry out his medical. Overall, the coverage converges on the same sequence: Liverpool trigger the clause, win the race against Newcastle, and progress toward finalising the deal for the Osasuna winger.