{"id":48860,"date":"2026-06-18T08:57:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/whats-next-a-reliable-journalist-explains-liverpools-plans-after-signing-munoz-contract\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T08:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:57:29","slug":"whats-next-a-reliable-journalist-explains-liverpools-plans-after-signing-munoz-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/whats-next-a-reliable-journalist-explains-liverpools-plans-after-signing-munoz-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s next? A reliable journalist explains Liverpool&#8217;s plans after signing Munoz contract"},"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\/18\/whats-next-a-reliable-journalist-explains-liverpools-plans-after-signing-munoz-contract\/#Key_targets_face_competition\" >Key targets face competition<\/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\/18\/whats-next-a-reliable-journalist-explains-liverpools-plans-after-signing-munoz-contract\/#Liverpool_keep_options_open\" >Liverpool keep options open<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool are not expected to stop Victor Mu\u00f1oz from leaving, with the club planning to add another quick attacker to their squad this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Ben Jacobs, Liverpool are still looking for an additional winger or forward despite Mu\u00f1oz&#8217;s arrival.<\/p>\n<p>A key requirement is pace, which tells us a lot about the direction of the club&#8217;s rebuild under manager Andoni Iraola.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Liverpool are looking for an attacker who can stretch their defense, press aggressively and pose more of a threat in transition.<\/p>\n<p>The Guardian reports that Liverpool beat Newcastle to sign Munoz from Osasuna in a deal worth around \u00a334.5m.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:left;\">\n<p>But the deal appears to be just one part of a broader plan of attack.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_targets_face_competition\"><\/span>Key targets face competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yann Diomande remains a player Liverpool are optimistic about, but the situation is complicated. PSG are also interested, but RB Leipzig&#8217;s asking price is very high.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN reports that Leipzig are asking for around 130 million euros, making a deal difficult even for an ambitious club like Liverpool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:left;\">\n<p>This explains why the Reds are keeping alternatives open. Cologne&#8217;s Said El Mara, Brighton&#8217;s Yankuba Minte and Lille&#8217;s Matias Fernandes-Pardo are all expected to be on the list if Diomande does not arrive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_keep_options_open\"><\/span>Liverpool keep options open<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fernandes-Pardo is another exciting name, with FootballTransfers reporting that Lille value him at around \u20ac70 million.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:left;\">\n<p>Brighton&#8217;s Minte would bring Premier League experience, but El Mara looks like the higher development option Brighton&#8217;s Minte would bring Premier League experience, but El Mara looks like the higher development option.<\/p>\n<p>Bradley Barcola is another player Liverpool are keeping an eye on this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s strategy is clear. They&#8217;re not just buying a name, they&#8217;re building an offense based on pace, versatility, and future resale value. 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