TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool winger Victor Munoz has scored twice and provided an assist in the early going in the Premier League. The report also revisited Real Madrid's decision not to activate an option to sign him.
Romano's summer update
Reporting over the summer, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano stated: "Understand there’s NO buy back clause for Real Madrid in Víctor Muñoz to Liverpool deal."
Romano also stated: "Real have right of first refusal in case of future proposals (and received €20m from Osasuna), but even in that case the player has final say. Muñoz, 100% #LFC player."
Tavero on Munoz's development
Fernando Sanchez Tavero, a Spanish football expert for the newspaper AS, said: "After leaving Barcelona, he excelled at Damm, a respected development club in Catalonia."
Tavero added: "His performances were so impressive that Barcelona wanted him back."
He also said: "But Real Madrid also came calling, and he did not hesitate. At La Fabrica (their academy), he always stood out for two things: his professionalism and his extraordinary athleticism. Other players attracted more headlines and attention along the way, but Victor never stopped working."
Tavero said: "In his final season with Castilla, everything clicked. He looked like a Formula One car on a football pitch. He was clocked at speeds of up to 23 miles per hour."
How Liverpool moved for him
The Daily Mail reported that Andoni Iraola knew Munoz well and, when his name was flagged by the recruitment team, demanded Liverpool go for him.
The Daily Mail also reported that Iraola knew the Osasuna manager Alessio Lisci and received a strong reference.
The Daily Mail reported that Kiko Espinar played a part in the signing.
TEAMtalk reported that the Mail detailed that Newcastle were front-runners to sign Munoz and had agreed a fee and personal terms before Liverpool swooped in.