Nottingham Forest have secured the services of Daniel Munoz, the 30‑year‑old Colombian right wing‑back, in a transfer that reunites him with his former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner. The move, which was completed earlier this week, sees Munoz sign a three‑year contract with the option of a fourth season, and the fee is reported to be as much as £22 million. The deal was facilitated by Palace’s decision to bring in Anan Khalaili from Union Saint‑Gilloise, allowing them to free up a substantial portion of Munoz’s value.
Palace originally acquired Munoz from Genk in January 2024 for £8.5 million, meaning they stand to make a healthy profit on the transaction. Munoz was an integral part of Crystal Palace’s recent successes, playing a key role in their victorious runs in both the UEFA Conference League and the FA Cup. His pace, defensive tenacity and ability to contribute in attack made him a fan favourite and a vital cog in the team’s tactical set‑up. Speaking to Forest’s official website, Munoz expressed his gratitude and excitement about the new chapter in his career: "I’m really thankful – first of all to God for life and for another great opportunity, and to the management here who believe in my ability and talent.
I’m thrilled and can’t wait to get on the pitch and help my new teammates achieve all the objectives we have set for this season." He went on to praise the club’s winning mentality: "This is a winning club. When the expectation, the mindset, and the culture are shared by the management, the technical staff and the players, it makes the environment special." Munoz also highlighted his relationship with Glasner, describing it as "special" and recalling the achievements they shared at Palace: "I have a very good relationship with Oliver, and we accomplished great things together.
What he achieved with our previous club earns my respect and admiration." While Forest celebrate the acquisition, Crystal Palace have indicated that they have no intention of offloading additional players to the Nottingham side as the transfer window draws to a close. Recent speculation about a possible bid for Palace’s captain and goalkeeper Dean Henderson was firmly denied by Sky Sports News, which reported that the club will not permit his departure before the deadline. Palace are also focusing on supporting their new head coach, Pierre Sage, in the final days of the window, aiming to stabilise the squad after a busy summer. Meanwhile, Forest remain active in the market.
They have been linked with a late‑season move for Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy, a pursuit that gained momentum after the departure of Omari Hutchinson to AC Milan. Although Newcastle have not yet been officially approached, interest from both Forest and Everton has been noted, and the Magpies themselves are scouting additional attacking options, including Lille’s Matias Fernandes Pardo and Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss.
In another development, Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly negotiating with Forest to bring back striker Arnaud Kalimuendo 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 on Saturday. A proposed transfer for Everton’s Harrison Armstrong also fell through, with Forest’s board unanimously deciding not to proceed after an initial approach. The club’s focus now appears to be on consolidating its attacking options while maintaining a balanced squad.
Crystal Palace, on their side, are close to finalising a season‑long loan for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, with a view to a permanent move to Chelsea next summer. Chelsea are reportedly in talks to secure Ahanor for around £40 million, although a direct loan from Chelsea to Palace is not possible due to Axel Disasi’s existing loan spell at Selhurst Park.
On the outgoing front, Ismaila Sarr has expressed a desire to leave Palace before the window shuts, but the club maintains that he is not for sale and remains under contract until 2029. Liverpool have shown interest in the Senegal international, alongside other potential targets such as Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh.
Sarr has missed Palace’s opening two league fixtures due to injury, adding another layer of complexity to the club’s transfer strategy as the deadline approaches on Tuesday at 11 pm. Overall, the transfer window remains a period of intense activity and strategic maneuvering for both Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. While Forest have bolstered their defensive flanks with Munoz’s arrival and continue to explore forward options, Palace are consolidating their squad under new management and navigating player ambitions and market opportunities. Fans of both clubs can expect further developments as clubs finalize their plans before the window officially closes.