Nottingham Forest have officially secured the services of Daniel Munoz, the Colombian right wing‑back who previously plied his trade at Crystal Palace. The transfer is reported to be worth as much as £22 million, reflecting both his age and the impact he has had over the past season. Munoz signs a three‑year contract with an option to extend for a fourth year, reuniting him with former Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who now leads the Forest side at the City Ground.
The move comes after Palace opened the market for Munoz by signing Anan Khalaili from Union Saint‑Gilloise. That deal allowed the Eagles to recoup a profit on Munoz, who had arrived from Genk for a fee of £8.5 million in January 2024.
During his time at Selhurst Park, Munoz was a key figure in Palace’s impressive runs in both the UEFA Conference League and the FA Cup, contributing both defensively and offensively from the flank. In a statement posted on Forest’s official website, Munoz expressed his gratitude and excitement: "I’m really thankful.
First of all, to God, for life, for another great opportunity, and to this management which has faith in my skill and my talent. I’m really excited and I can’t wait to get out on the pitch so I can help my new teammates achieve all the objectives for this season." He went on to praise the club’s winning mentality, saying, "This is a winning club. I think that when this is the expectation, the mentality, both for the management and the technical team, and for the players, this makes it special." Munoz also highlighted his relationship with Glasner, noting, "I think that Oliver Glasner is special, I have a very good relationship with him and we did big things together, it was an incredibly special period.
What he did with our previous club, I have a lot of respect and a lot of admiration for him." The familiarity between player and manager is expected to help Munoz settle quickly and adapt to Forest’s tactical setup, which often relies on dynamic wing‑back play. While Forest celebrate the arrival of Munoz, Palace have signaled that they have no intention of parting with any further players before the transfer window shuts. Recent rumors suggested that Forest had made a bid for Palace captain and goalkeeper Dean Henderson, but Sky Sports News confirmed that Henderson will remain at Selhurst Park until the deadline passes. Forest’s activity does not stop with Munoz.
The club is reportedly eyeing Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy as a potential late‑window signing. Murphy could provide a much‑needed boost to Forest’s attacking options, especially after the departure of Omari Hutchinson to AC Milan. Newcastle have yet to receive a formal approach, but interest from both Forest and Everton has been reported. Meanwhile, Newcastle themselves are scouting for reinforcements, with Lille’s Matias Fernandes Pardo and Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss on their radar.
In addition to the Murphy pursuit, Forest have been in discussions with German side Eintracht Frankfurt about bringing back striker Arnaud Kalimuendo on loan. Kalimuendo spent the latter half of last season on loan in Germany and could return to Forest with an option to make the move permanent. He was omitted from Forest’s matchday squad for the 2‑2 draw with Liverpool, suggesting the club is still weighing his role. Another transfer saga involved Everton’s Harrison Armstrong.
Forest’s bid for the young midfielder fell through after Everton’s board unanimously decided not to sell. The club’s refusal underscores the competitive nature of the market as teams scramble to finalize deals before the deadline.
On the Palace side, negotiations are ongoing with Atalanta for a season‑long loan of Honest Ahanor, with a view to a permanent move to Chelsea next summer. Chelsea are reportedly prepared to pay around £40 million for Ahanor, but a loan to Palace is complicated by the fact that Axel Disasi is already on loan at Selhurst Park. Palace also face an outgoing situation with Ismaila Sarr, who has expressed a desire to leave before the window closes. The club, however, maintains that Sarr is not for sale and remains under contract until 2029.
Liverpool have shown interest in the Senegal international, adding him to a shortlist that includes Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh. Sarr has missed Palace’s first two league games due to injury, further complicating the transfer narrative.
The transfer window will close on Tuesday at 11 p.m., and both Forest and Palace are expected to make final adjustments to their squads in the coming hours. Fans can stay updated via Sky Sports’ WhatsApp service for the latest news, video highlights, in‑depth analysis, and more. Additionally, Sky Sports is promoting its Super 6 competition, offering a chance to win £1 million for free entry.