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What's next as Everton in three-way battle for £30m Daniel Munoz transfer

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16 Aug 2026, 11:20 am

Everton are firmly in the race to sign Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz before the deadline.

The Toffees have been heavily linked with a move for the 30-year-old as David Moyes continues his search for defensive reinforcements.

With the Colombia international presented with several options to leave Selhurst Park, it remains to be seen how his situation develops.

Munoz is wanted at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Moyes looks for a new right-back ahead of next season.

Jake O'Brien and Merlin Rohl have shared duties at right-back during pre-season, but both have been forced to play out of their natural positions.

The Palace defender should definitely be a priority target for the Merseyside outfit after another impressive year, but it remains to be seen how much they could let him go for.

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Moyes has held talks for Celtic's Alistair Johnston this summer, but the Canada international's injury may have derailed a possible move.

Munoz seems to be one of the alternative options the Toffees have on their radar, but they shouldn't waste time in negotiations for him.

According to DSports journalist Mauricio Gonzalez Arteaga, who has 11,000 followers on X, the South American right-back is valued at around £30million.

The Blues aren't the only Premier League team eyeing the Colombia international's services, which is why they surely need to make a decision soon.

Everton, Tottenham Hotspurg y el Nottingham Forest de Oliver Glasner quieren a Daniel Muñoz. Ahora sí se le abrió el abanico de opciones al lateral antioqueño. El jugador está tasado en 35 millones de euros https://t.co/s6mHBrV5Iq
— Mauricio Gonzalez Arteaga (@MauricioGPF) August 16, 2026

Tottenham and Nottingham Forest are also involved in the three-way battle for the Palace defender's signature as options open up for him.

Oliver Glasner, who spent two seasons at Selhurst Park, wants to reunite with Munoz in West Bridgford.

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Everton are in desperate need of a new right-back after their struggles last season.

Seamus Coleman has left the club, Moyes doesn't seem to have faith in Nathan Patterson and O'Brien leaves a lot to be desired.

The Scottish manager emphasises his team's defensive solidity, and Munoz has shown he's no slouch at the back.

One aspect the Blues arguably need to improve on next season is their threat from wide areas, something O'Brien and Vitalii Mykolenko fail to provide.

Munoz scored four goals, provided three assists and created eight big chances in 29 Premier League appearances last season, as per Sofascore.

Moyes undoubtedly needs someone like the Colombian at the Merseyside outfit soon.

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