{"id":26411,"date":"2025-11-09T13:15:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T18:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/participating-in-race-to-sign-premier-league-defender-with-barcelona-chelsea-and-man-city\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T13:15:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T18:15:01","slug":"participating-in-race-to-sign-premier-league-defender-with-barcelona-chelsea-and-man-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/participating-in-race-to-sign-premier-league-defender-with-barcelona-chelsea-and-man-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Participating in race to sign Premier League defender with Barcelona, \u200b\u200bChelsea and Man City"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/participating-in-race-to-sign-premier-league-defender-with-barcelona-chelsea-and-man-city\/#Barcelona_are_impressed_with_Daniel_Munoz\" >Barcelona are impressed with Daniel Mu\u00f1oz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/participating-in-race-to-sign-premier-league-defender-with-barcelona-chelsea-and-man-city\/#La_Liga_giants_face_competition_from_Premier_League_clubs\" >La Liga giants face competition from Premier League clubs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are preparing to sign Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Mu\u00f1oz as part of their plans to strengthen their defensive options next summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Colombian international has been one of the best-performing players in the Premier League this season and has now emerged as a serious target for some of Europe&#8217;s top clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City.<\/p>\n<p>Munoz became an integral part of Oliver Glasner&#8217;s setup. With Barcelona looking for a long-term solution for the right-back position, Mu\u00f1oz&#8217;s profile fits the bill: defensively reliable, technically structured and able to contribute in attack.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona_are_impressed_with_Daniel_Munoz\"><\/span>Barcelona are impressed with Daniel Mu\u00f1oz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sources close to the Camp Nou say Barcelona&#8217;s recruitment team has been impressed with Mu\u00f1oz&#8217;s performances and versatility.<\/p>\n<p>The Catalan giants are expected to prioritize the right-back position in the 2026 summer transfer window, as Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco aim to add depth and balance to their defensive line.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old&#8217;s \u20ac30 million price tag makes him an available option for Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwho are willing to allocate funds to key positions, although they still overcome Financial Fair Play restrictions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Liga_giants_face_competition_from_Premier_League_clubs\"><\/span>La Liga giants face competition from Premier League clubs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal Palace&#8217;s Daniel Munoz (Photo Credit: Steve Bardens\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, Barcelona will face stiff competition. Chelsea are said to be keeping a close eye on Mu\u00f1oz as they continue to revamp their squad under manager Enzo Maresca.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues see him as an ideal candidate to compete with injury-plagued players Reece James and Maro Gusto.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Manchester City are also following Munoz&#8217;s development. Josep Guardiola is thought to admire his high-pressing ability and energy.<\/p>\n<p>Mu\u00f1oz, who has made over 30 appearances for Colombia, is one of the Premier League&#8217;s most underrated full-backs.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona have been on the hunt for a reliable right-back since the departure of Dani Alves. The club experimented with the likes of Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto and Joao Cancelo, but none of them could provide a consistent long-term solution.<\/p>\n<p>Mu\u00f1oz&#8217;s experience and form make him an attractive and viable option as the club looks to rebuild its defensive identity.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Report: Barcelona eyes bold move for Liverpool&#8217;s &#8216;most important player&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are preparing to sign Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Mu\u00f1oz as part of their plans to strengthen their defensive options next summer. 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