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Barcelona monitoring La Liga winger part-owned by Real Madrid – report
A surprising transfer could soon unfold between Real Madrid and Barcelona, one that may see Los Blancos benefit financially from their rivals’ plans.
According to recent reports from Mundo Deportivo, it has been learned that Barcelona are closely tracking Victor Munoz, the highly-rated winger currently impressing at Osasuna.
The Catalan club have been monitoring his progress throughout the season as part of their long-term planning, particularly with an eye on strengthening their wide options for the 2026–2027 season.
Internally, the feedback on Munoz has been positive. His performances in La Liga have not gone unnoticed, and Barcelona’s sporting department views him as a player with significant upside.
However, despite this interest, the operation is being described within the club as extremely complicated.
Real Madrid still owe major rights
The primary reason lies in Real Madrid’s involvement, as Los Blancos currently hold 50% of the player’s rights, which gives them a major say in any potential deal.
From a financial standpoint, this arrangement could work in Real Madrid’s favour.
Should Barcelona decide to push forward and trigger the €40 million release clause set by Osasuna, Madrid would stand to benefit directly due to their stake in the player, earning an impressive €20 million from the deal.
Osasuna, for their part, are under no pressure to sell. The club has made it clear that they will only entertain offers that meet the full release clause.
Having paid €5 million last summer to acquire 50% of Munoz’s rights from Real Madrid, they are well-positioned to maximise any potential return.
Furthermore, it must be noted that Real Madrid also have multiple buyback clauses.
As confirmed by sporting director Braulio Vazquez, Real Madrid can re-sign Munoz within a three-year window for a fee ranging between €8 million and €10 million.
“If they bring him back, it’s to have him on the first-team roster; it’s not a move to resell him,” he had explained.
All things considered, Barcelona’s interest is real, but they will certainly take into account that this transfer would directly aid Real Madrid financially.
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Real Madrid identify €60m-rated Brighton defender as potential 2027 transfer target – report
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Brighton & Hove Albion defender Luka Vuskovic as they assess options to strengthen their defence ahead of the 2027 transfer windows.
According to Bernabeu Digital, the Croatian centre-back is among the players under consideration as Los Blancos plan for a potential defensive overhaul in the summer of 2027.
The interest comes as Real Madrid prepare for possible departures at centre-back.
On that note, Raul Asencio could be moved on, while Antonio Rudiger is expected to leave when his contract expires.
The club therefore wants to recruit at least one high-quality defender to reinforce the squad for the long term.
Vuskovic, whose market value, as per Transfermarkt, is estimated €60 million, is attracting attention from several major European clubs, although Brighton are understood to have no intention of selling the 19-year-old.
Luka Vuskovic emerges as Real Madrid transfer target
According to Bernabeu Digital, Real Madrid are monitoring Vuskovic as they search for a centre-back capable of strengthening their defensive options.
The Croatian has also attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, while Tottenham are also keeping track of a player they sold last summer.
Understandably so, the competition for his signature could make any potential deal difficult, particularly with Brighton reluctant to part ways with the defender.
At Real Madrid, they are assessing several candidates, with their priority being to identify players who can provide quality and long-term stability.
Real Madrid consider two centre-back signings for 2027
As such, Real Madrid are reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing in two centre-backs across the upcoming transfer windows.
Vuskovic is one potential option, while Alessandro Bastoni remains another name associated with the club’s defensive plans.
Bastoni was a target for Real Madrid last summer, and despite failing to land the Italian, his profile continues to fit the type of reinforcement being considered.
Notably, the potential exits of Asencio and Rudiger would leave Madrid needing fresh depth and experience at centre-back, and recruiting early could help the club avoid entering a transfer window without a clear succession plan.
