Nottingham Forest have officially secured the services of Daniel Munoz, the 30‑year‑old right wing‑back who previously starred for Crystal Palace. The transfer is reported to be worth as much as £22 million and sees Munoz sign a three‑year contract with an option for a fourth season, reuniting him with his former manager Oliver Glasner, who now leads Forest at the City Ground.
The move comes after Palace opened the door for Munoz's departure by completing the signing of Anan Khalaili from Union Saint‑Gilloise. That transaction allowed the Eagles to make a tidy profit on Munoz, who had arrived from Genk for a fee of £8.5 million in January 2024. During his time at Selhurst Park, the Colombian international was a key figure in Palace’s successful runs in both the UEFA Conference League and the FA Cup, contributing both defensively and offensively from the flank. Speaking to Forest’s official website, Munoz expressed gratitude and excitement about his new chapter: "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 added that the club’s winning mentality appealed to him: "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 praised Glasner, noting the strong relationship they built at Palace: "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 coach is expected to help Munoz settle quickly and provide Forest with a seasoned, attacking option on the right side of defence. While Forest celebrate the arrival of Munoz, Crystal Palace have indicated that they have no intention of offloading any further players to Nottingham in the closing days of the transfer window. Recent speculation linked Forest with a bid for Palace’s goalkeeper and captain Dean Henderson, but Sky Sports News has confirmed that the club will not allow Henderson to leave before the deadline, as the Eagles focus on strengthening other areas of the squad.
Forest’s activity does not stop with Munoz. The club is also monitoring several forward options to replace the departing Omari Hutchinson, who has joined AC Milan. One name that has surfaced is Newcastle United striker Jacob Murphy.
Both Forest and Everton have shown interest, although Newcastle have yet to receive a formal offer. The Magpies themselves are exploring new attacking talent, with attention on Lille’s Matias Fernandes Pardo and Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss, suggesting a busy market for forwards. In addition to potential inbound signings, there are loan negotiations underway.
Eintracht Frankfurt are discussing a possible return of Arnaud Kalimuendo to Forest on a loan deal, potentially with an option to buy. Kalimuendo spent the latter half of last season on loan in Germany and was omitted from Forest’s matchday squad for the 2‑2 draw with Liverpool, indicating that his future remains uncertain.
A previously reported move for Everton winger Harrison Armstrong has reportedly collapsed. Sources say the Forest board unanimously decided against selling the player after an approach was made, highlighting the club’s cautious approach to squad changes at this late stage.
Meanwhile, Palace are close to finalising a season‑long loan for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, with a view to a permanent transfer to Chelsea next summer. Chelsea are reportedly prepared to meet a £40 million fee for Ahanor, but a loan to Palace is blocked because Axel Disasi is already on loan at Selhurst Park. On the outgoing side, Ismaila Sarr has expressed a desire to leave Palace before the window shuts, yet the club maintains that he is not for sale and remains under contract until 2029.
Liverpool have reportedly made an approach for the Senegal international, adding him to a shortlist that also includes Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh. Sarr has missed Palace’s opening two league games due to injury, and his future remains a topic of debate as the deadline approaches. The transfer window closes on Tuesday at 11 p.m., and both clubs are expected to make final adjustments to their squads. Forest’s acquisition of Munoz adds experience and a proven attacking wing‑back to a side eager to climb the Premier League table, while the continued negotiations and rumors illustrate the dynamic nature of the market at this crucial juncture.
Fans can stay updated on the latest developments, including live transfer centre updates, Premier League streaming options, and exclusive content, by following Sky Sports on WhatsApp and other platforms. The excitement surrounding the final days of the window underscores the high stakes for clubs aiming to strengthen their rosters ahead of the demanding season ahead.