Nottingham Forest have secured the services of Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace, finalising a transfer that sees the 30-year-old right wing‑back don the Forest colours at the City Ground. The agreement is reported to be worth as much as £22 million, reflecting Muñoz's rising profile after a successful spell in the Premier League. He has signed a three‑year contract with the option of a fourth year, reuniting him with former Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who now oversees Forest's tactical setup.
The move comes after Palace opened the door for Muñoz's departure by acquiring Anan Khalaili from Union Saint‑Gilloise. That signing allowed the south London club to recoup a profit on Muñoz, who had originally joined Palace from Genk for £8.5 million in January 2024. During his time at Selhurst Park, the Colombian international was instrumental in Palace's impressive runs in both the UEFA Conference League and the FA Cup, contributing key performances that helped the team secure silverware. Speaking to Forest's official website, Muñoz expressed his gratitude and excitement about the new chapter in his career.
"I am truly grateful – first and foremost to God for the gift of life and for granting me another great opportunity, and to the club's management for believing in my abilities," he said. He added, "I am eager to step onto the pitch and help my new teammates achieve all the objectives we have set for this season." Muñoz also highlighted the appeal of joining a club with a winning mentality. "Forest is a club with high expectations and a strong mindset, both from the coaching staff and the players.
That makes it a special environment," he noted. He praised Glasner, describing their previous collaboration as "incredibly special" and emphasizing the respect and admiration he holds for the manager's achievements at their former club.
While Forest celebrate the arrival of Muñoz, Crystal Palace have signalled that they have no intention of parting with additional players to the Nottingham side as the transfer window draws to a close. Recent speculation linked Forest with a bid for Palace's goalkeeper and captain Dean Henderson, but Sky Sports News has confirmed that the move will not be permitted before the deadline. Palace are instead focusing on supporting their new head coach Pierre Sage in the final days of the market.
Forest remain active in the transfer market, with reports suggesting they could make a late bid for Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy. The club is keen to bolster its attacking options after the departure of Omari Hutchinson to AC Milan. Although Newcastle have not been formally approached, both Forest and Everton have shown interest in Murphy, while the Magpies themselves are scouting potential signings such as Matias Fernandes Pardo from Lille and Bilal El Khannouss from Stuttgart.
In addition to forward targets, Forest are in talks with German side Eintracht Frankfurt about a possible loan return for striker Arnaud Kalimuendo. Kalimuendo spent the latter half of last season on loan in Germany and could be headed back to the City Ground, potentially with an option to make the move permanent. He was omitted from Forest's matchday squad for the 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Saturday.
Another potential signing, Harrison Armstrong from Everton, fell through after Forest's approach was rejected. Sources say the Forest board unanimously decided not to pursue the player further following the club's refusal to sell. Meanwhile, Palace are nearing a loan agreement with Atalanta for forward Honest Ahanor, who would spend a season at Selhurst Park before moving permanently to Chelsea next summer. Chelsea are reportedly negotiating a £40 million deal for Ahanor, although a loan from Chelsea to Palace is not feasible due to Axel Disasi already being on loan at the Eagles.
On the outgoing side, Ismaila Sarr has expressed a desire to leave Palace before the window shuts, but the club maintains that he remains under contract until 2029 and is not for sale. Liverpool have shown interest in the Senegal international, alongside other potential targets such as Brighton's Yankuba Minteh. Sarr has missed Palace's first two league matches this season due to injury, and the transfer deadline is set for Tuesday at 11 p.m.
Overall, Forest's acquisition of Daniel Muñoz marks a significant reinforcement for a side looking to climb the Premier League table, while the broader market remains busy with clubs scrambling to finalize deals before the deadline. The reuniting of Muñoz with Glasner adds an element of familiarity and optimism for Forest supporters, who hope the Colombian wing‑back's experience and skill will translate into decisive contributions on the right flank.