Liverpool close in on Spain winger as first signing under Andoni Iraola

Victor Munoz is set to sign after his release clause was triggered

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Liverpool are set to sign Victor Munoz for £34.5m after triggering the release clause for the Osasuna winger.

The Spain international will become Andoni Iraola ’s first signing and the start of Liverpool’s revamp of the forward line as they look to replace Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool’s surprise move for the 22-year-old came when Newcastle had made the first move to buy him and, as with last summer’s transfer of Hugo Ekitike , the…