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Nottingham Forest Pursues Crystal Palace Wing-Back Daniel Munoz
8/28/2026, 12:19:59 AM
Transfer Offer for Daniel Munoz
Nottingham Forest have tabled a bid of up to £22 million for Crystal Palace’s Colombian wing-back Daniel Munoz. The proposal consists of a £20 million upfront fee with an additional £2 million in performance-related add-ons. Forest are evaluating the offer while Munoz, 30, still has two years left on the contract extension he signed in April 2024.
Background and Recent Performance
Munoz joined Palace from Genk in January 2024 for €8.1 million (approximately £6.9 million). Since arriving, he has made 109 appearances and contributed to Palace’s FA Cup triumph in 2024-25 and the UEFA Conference League victory in 2025-26. He started the season-opening Premier League loss to Everton but was withdrawn at halftime. Internationally, Munoz is a regular for Colombia, earning 51 caps and featuring in five World Cup matches earlier this summer.
Financial Context and Squad Moves
Forest’s interest in Munoz follows a broader recruitment drive that has already yielded five signings: Liam Delap (a club-record deal potentially worth £50 million with add-ons), Ousmane Diomande, Gustavo Sa, Xaver Schlager and Steven Benda. The club has also explored other right-wing-back options, including talks with Celta Vigo’s Javi Rueda. Palace, meanwhile, have reinforced the position by acquiring Anan Khalaili from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for £21 million.
Potential Impact on Both Clubs
If the transfer proceeds, Munoz would reunite with former Forest manager Oliver Glasner, under whom he thrived before Glasner’s departure from Selhurst Park at the end of the previous season. Forest hope his experience and attacking pedigree will bolster a right flank that has struggled, as evidenced by recent defeats to Leeds United. Palace, having invested heavily in the wing-back role, must weigh the loss of a seasoned international against the financial return and the integration of Khalaili.
