'There's no easy way to stop him' - journalist on winger Munoz

Reports have linked Newcastle United with Spanish winger Victor Munoz as a replacement for Anthony Gordon this summer, but the club are set to face competition from local rivals Sunderland.

Football Espana editor Ruairidh Barlow, has told BBC Radio Newcastle what the clubs could expect from the 22-year-old if they come out on top.

“He has blistering pace, that’s the first and foremost thing about Victor Munoz,” Barlow said. “I think if you’re an opposition manager that’s the first thing you will think of – how do I deal with him? How do I legislate for trying to stop him getting into space and getting a run at my defenders?

“He made his senior debut for Real Madrid [in 2025] and the first thing that he did was break through the Barcelona defence. He did miss his big chance in El Clasico but it was a sign of things to come because last season he moved to Osasuna, he’s had a very impressive campaign and he’s an agile, fast winger who usually plays out wide but has been playing through the middle at times as well.

“He’s been a problem for most defences that he’s faced.”

He added: “Ultimately he’s been one of the revelations for the La Liga season overall. He’s obviously made it into the Spain squad both in the March international break and now for the World Cup which shows you that he’s a player that brings something different.

“He’s a player that I think there’s no easy way to stop him and his one-on-one ability is really what has made him stand out.”

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