Yahoo Sports reports: Ex-Newcastle United scout Paul Montgomery believes the Magpies are falling victim to media exposure on signings as they lose out on target Victor Munoz to Liverpool. Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign the forward, after they sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, but the Reds won the race for Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 19, 2026 5:52 PM
'You can't sign players through the press' - former scout Montgomery
Ex-Newcastle United scout Paul Montgomery believes the Magpies are falling victim to media exposure on signings as they lose out on target Victor Munoz to Liverpool. Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign the forward, after they sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, but the Reds won the race for Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season.
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