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title: "Crystal Palace Sanction £25m Defender Exit Following Anan Khalaili Arrival"
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published: "2026-08-17T21:39:33Z"
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# Crystal Palace Sanction £25m Defender Exit Following Anan Khalaili Arrival

**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](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyqrd749d5o)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.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm2g9yvd1neo)

David Moyes has prioritised right-back reinforcements and now views the Palace [defender as a proven Premier League solution](https://readcrystalpalace.com/2026/08/17/crystal-palace-youth-watch-cardines-mustapha-feature-as-goodman-prepares-for-derby/). 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.](https://www.teamtalk.com/everton/daniel-munoz-transfer-news-everton-crystal-palace-nottingham-forest)*

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.