Nottingham Forest have secured the services of Daniel Munoz, bringing the 30‑year‑old right wing‑back back to the City Ground after his spell at 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 to extend for a fourth season.
This move also reunites him with former Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who now oversees Forest's tactical setup. The deal was facilitated by Palace’s decision to off‑load the player after they completed the signing of Anan Khalaili from Union Saint‑Gilloise.
By doing so, the Eagles recoup a profit on Munoz, whom they originally acquired from Genk for £8.5 million in January 2024. Munoz had been a pivotal figure in Palace’s successful campaigns in the UEFA Conference League and the FA Cup, contributing both defensively and offensively from the right flank.
Speaking to Forest’s official website, Munoz expressed his gratitude and excitement about the new chapter. He said, "I’m really thankful – first and foremost to God for life and for another great opportunity, and to the management who believe in my abilities and talent. I’m thrilled and can’t wait to get on the pitch to help my new teammates achieve the objectives we have set for this season." He added, "This is a winning club.
The expectation, the mentality – from the management, the coaching staff, and the players – makes it a special environment. Oliver Glasner is a special person; I have a strong relationship with him and we achieved great things together during an incredibly special period. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for what he accomplished at our previous club." While Forest celebrate the arrival of Munoz, Crystal Palace have indicated they have no intention of further off‑loading players to the Nottingham side as the transfer window draws to a close.
Recent speculation suggested Forest had made a bid for Palace’s goalkeeper and captain, Dean Henderson, but Sky Sports News confirmed that the club will not permit Henderson’s departure before the deadline. Palace are instead focusing on supporting their new head coach, Pierre‑Sébastien Mignoni, in the final days of the window. Meanwhile, Forest remain active in the market, eyeing Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy as a potential late signing.
The club is keen to bolster its attacking options following the departure of Omari Hutchinson to AC Milan. Although Newcastle have not been formally approached, reports indicate that both Forest and Everton have shown interest in Murphy.
Newcastle themselves are scouting for reinforcements, with Lille’s Matias Fernandes Pardo and Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss among the names linked to a move. In other transfer news, Eintracht Frankfurt are in discussions with Forest about bringing back striker Arnaud Kalimuendo on loan. Kalimuendo spent the latter half of last season on loan in Germany and could return for another spell, possibly with an option to make the deal permanent. He was omitted from Forest’s matchday squad for the 2‑2 draw with Liverpool on Saturday.
A separate potential transfer fell through when Forest’s proposed acquisition of Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong collapsed. According to Sky Sports News, the Forest board unanimously decided not to proceed with the purchase after receiving an approach.
On the Palace side, the club is nearing an agreement with Atalanta to bring in Honest Ahanor on a season‑long loan, with a view to a permanent move to Chelsea next summer. Chelsea are reportedly negotiating a £40 million permanent transfer for Ahanor, but a loan from Chelsea to Palace is not possible because defender Axel Disasi is already on loan at Selhurst Park. Regarding outgoing players, Ismaila Sarr has expressed a desire to leave Crystal Palace before the window shuts, but the club maintains that he is not for sale and remains under contract until 2029. Liverpool have 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 the transfer window closes on Tuesday at 11 p.m. Overall, the final days of the summer transfer window have been bustling with activity across the Premier League, with clubs like Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace making strategic moves to shape their squads for the upcoming season. Fans can stay updated on the latest developments, including live transfer centre updates on mobile devices, Premier League streaming options without a contract, and exclusive content via Sky Sports’ WhatsApp channel.
The excitement continues as clubs vie for talent, negotiate deals, and prepare for the challenges ahead in the new campaign.