Crystal Palace have decided to green-light the departure of Colombian international Daniel Muñoz this summer, setting up a fierce £25m transfer scrap between Premier League rivals.
The arrival of highly-rated Union Saint-Gilloise wing-back Anan Khalaili triggered Palace’s willingness to entertain offers for Muñoz. The Israeli international’s addition gives new Palace manager Pierre Sage a direct replacement, reshaping the right-hand side of the squad for the upcoming campaign.
Moyes eyes Munoz for Everton rebuild
Everton officials learned about Muñoz’s market availability during earlier negotiations that brought Brennan Johnson to Merseyside in a swap deal involving Dwight McNeil.
David Moyes has prioritised right-back reinforcements and now views the Palace defender as a proven Premier League solution. Everton explored alternative options including Celtic’s Alistair Johnston, Inter Milan new signing Djed Spence, and West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka before backing away from Wan-Bissaka to focus on Muñoz.
Glasner targets reunion at Nottingham Forest
Former Eagles boss Oliver Glasner presents strong competition for Everton. Now leading Nottingham Forest, the Austrian coach wants a reunion with Muñoz and views the Colombian as a perfect system fit according to report via TeamTalk.
Forest lost out to Palace in the race to sign Khalaili, intensifying their search for a right-back. Glasner’s existing relationship with Muñoz gives Forest leverage as negotiations enter the final stages of the transfer window.
Palace’s stance and financial demands
Palace board members hold a firm £25m valuation for the Colombian international. The club will only consider outright sales, ensuring full control over squad reinvestment while Sage settles into his new managerial role at Selhurst Park.
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