Forest in advanced talks to sign Munoz from Palace

WHAT HAPPENED
Nottingham Forest are close to finalising a deal to sign Crystal Palace defender Daniel Muñoz, with the proposed package reported to be worth as much as £25m. The discussions have been progressing for several days and are said to have intensified since Palace’s 4-1 loss to Manchester City on Friday.

Forest manager Oliver Glasner has targeted Muñoz late in the window; Glasner previously worked with the full-back while in charge at Selhurst Park, and the two men would be reunited if a transfer is completed before the deadline on Tuesday.

KEY CONTEXT
- Muñoz, a Colombia international, moved to Crystal Palace from Genk in 2024 and has been an important player under Glasner’s management.
- He played a significant role in Palace’s FA Cup and Europa Conference League successes during Glasner’s tenure.
- Muñoz has just under two years remaining on his current contract, and Palace are prepared to sell him this summer.
- Palace have already brought in Anan Khalaili from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise earlier in the summer; the Israel international is expected to step into Muñoz’s role in Pierre Sage’s side if the transfer goes through.

WHY IT MATTERS
A completed transfer would reunite Glasner with a defender he has previously coached, potentially smoothing Muñoz’s transition into Forest’s setup. For Palace, selling a first-team regular would be cushioned by the arrival of Khalaili, who is lined up to replace Muñoz in the squad. The timing is also important: with the window closing imminently, any agreement would need to be finalised quickly.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether the two clubs agree final terms and announce the move before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
- Confirmation of the fee structure and any add-ons within the reported up-to-£25m valuation.
- How Palace integrates Anan Khalaili into the first team should Muñoz leave.

KEY FACTS
- Forest are in advanced talks to sign Daniel Muñoz for a deal reportedly worth up to £25m.
- Muñoz joined Crystal Palace from Genk in 2024 and is a Colombia international.
- Oliver Glasner previously managed Muñoz at Selhurst Park and is now Forest’s boss.
- Talks accelerated after Palace’s 4-1 defeat by Manchester City; an agreement is understood to be close.
- Muñoz has just under two years left on his contract and Palace are willing to sell.
- Anan Khalaili was signed from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise earlier this summer and is expected to take Muñoz’s place.