{"id":48374,"date":"2026-06-07T14:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T18:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/newcastle-accelerate-talks-to-sign-35m-star\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T14:31:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T18:31:30","slug":"newcastle-accelerate-talks-to-sign-35m-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/newcastle-accelerate-talks-to-sign-35m-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle accelerate talks to sign \u00a335m star"},"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\/2026\/06\/07\/newcastle-accelerate-talks-to-sign-35m-star\/#Newcastle_United_begin_negotiations_to_sign_La_Liga_forward\" >Newcastle United begin negotiations to sign La Liga forward<\/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\/2026\/06\/07\/newcastle-accelerate-talks-to-sign-35m-star\/#Why_Victor_Munoz_is_the_perfect_replacement_for_Anthony_Gordon_at_Newcastle\" >Why Victor Munoz is the perfect replacement for Anthony Gordon at Newcastle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/newcastle-accelerate-talks-to-sign-35m-star\/#PIF_given_green_light_as_Newcastle_hold_%E2%80%98significant_negotiations_to_sign_43m_target\" >PIF given green light as Newcastle hold &#8216;significant&#8217; negotiations to sign \u00a343m target<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Anthony Gordon made his first appearance since leaving Newcastle United in England&#8217;s 1-0 win over New Zealand in the first warm-up game leading up to the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The flying winger completed a \u00a370m move to Spanish giants Barcelona late last month after scoring 17 goals and providing five assists in all competitions for the Magpies this season.<\/p>\n<p>However, Gordon didn&#8217;t show much to fans in his new home in the win over the Three Lions, coming on in the second half and contributing little to Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s side. <\/p>\n<p>But Newcastle supporters have seen him fly down the wing at St James&#8217; Park in the Premier League for the past three-and-a-half seasons and know he is capable of great things.<\/p>\n<p>However, most of his damage came in the 2025\/26 Champions League campaign for the Magpies, where he scored 10 goals and provided two assists in 12 games in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"newcastle-united-set-for-talks-to-sign-laliga-forward\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcastle_United_begin_negotiations_to_sign_La_Liga_forward\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Newcastle United begin negotiations to sign La Liga forward<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 2023\/24 season was Gordon&#8217;s best season in the Premier League during his time on Tyneside. That season, he played 35 games for coach Eddie Howe&#8217;s side, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists.<\/p>\n<p>However, the 25-year-old winger has scored just six goals and provided two assists in the top flight this season, and the club are currently looking for the perfect star player to replace him. <\/p>\n<p>According to the Northern Echo, Newcastle United are interested in signing Osasuna winger Victor Munoz in the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>According to the paper, the Spain international, who will play in this summer&#8217;s World Cup, is a likely target to replace Gordon and is already in talks with the La Liga side.<\/p>\n<p>He added that negotiations are expected to ramp up in earnest over the next few days as the Magpies look to secure an early deal for the winger rather than letting it drag out over the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The Northern Echo can also reveal that the talented 22-year-old has a \u20ac40 million release clause in his contract, but Newcastle could be looking to negotiate an alternative deal with other teams also vying for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-victor-munoz-is-the-perfect-newcastle-replacement-for-anthony-gordon\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Victor_Munoz_is_the_perfect_replacement_for_Anthony_Gordon_at_Newcastle\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Victor Munoz is the perfect replacement for Anthony Gordon at Newcastle<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Howe will be happy with the club&#8217;s hopes of progress in contract talks with Munoz in the coming days and weeks, as Munoz could become the next Gordon in the English manager&#8217;s league.<\/p>\n<p>Without breaking record transfer fees and spending close to \u00a3100m on players, it will be difficult to sign a guaranteed star to replace an England international. Considering they just sold him for \u00a370m and proven Premier League players come with a premium.<\/p>\n<p>This means the Magpies have to be smart with their recruitment, and signing Munoz for \u00a335m could be smart business based on his form at La Liga side Osasuna in 2025\/26.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>25\/26 La Liga<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Victor Mu\u00f1oz<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Rank vs LW<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>xG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5.86<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 17%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>the goal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 18%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Shah<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 25%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>successful cross<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>twenty two<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 17%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>assist<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>bottom 48%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Touch inside the opponent&#8217;s box<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>142<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 5%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>dribbling success<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>75<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>At face value, a return of six goals and two assists is comparable to Gordon&#8217;s record in the Premier League, but it&#8217;s not an outstanding performance, but some of his underlying stats suggest he&#8217;s capable of more.<\/p>\n<p>Munoz&#8217;s xA suggests that his teammates&#8217; poor finishing caused him to disappoint on the assist chart. He was one of the best creators in La Liga from wide positions, but he was only awarded the award twice.<\/p>\n<p>Returning six goals from a 5.86 xG shows he is an efficient finisher and could potentially provide an even bigger threat in front of the team&#8217;s goal, giving him even more chances to find the back of the net.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Mu\u00f1oz&#8217;s impressive number of touches and successful dribbling inside the opposition box shows that he is good at getting into dangerous positions to be effective in the final third.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard, like Gordon, is a quick winger who can carry his team up the pitch with the ball at his feet, using his explosive speed to constantly cause problems for opposition defences.<\/p>\n<p>Munoz could therefore be the perfect signing to replace Gordon, as he is an up-and-coming talent with all the qualities to be Howe&#8217;s next superstar at St James&#8217; Park.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"pif-green-light-newcastle-significant-talks-sign-marco-palestra\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PIF_given_green_light_as_Newcastle_hold_%E2%80%98significant_negotiations_to_sign_43m_target\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tPIF given green light as Newcastle hold &#8216;significant&#8217; negotiations to sign \u00a343m target<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Magpies are ready to spend big&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anthony Gordon made his first appearance since leaving Newcastle United in England&#8217;s 1-0 win over New Zealand in the first warm-up game leading up to the World Cup. 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