Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs considering a summer move for Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz.
Munoz has made a big impression since joining Palace from Genk in 2024. The 28-year-old leads the Premier League for tackles won this season, while offering consistent attacking threat. Only Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol has recorded a higher xG among Premier League defenders this season.
Daniel Muñoz has made more tackles than any other player in the Premier League this season.
A one man road-block. 🚧 pic.twitter.com/QV2zl4sdYK
— Squawka (@Squawka) February 4, 2025
According to Colombian outlet Antena2, Chelsea and Manchester City are each monitoring his performances at Selhurst Park. Barcelona are also admirers of the right-back, who cost the Eagles just €8m in the 2024 January transfer window.
Manchester City are expected to enter the market for reinforcements at right-back after Kyle Walker’s decision to leave the Etihad. The 34-year-old joined AC Milan on loan last month after expressing interest in a new challenge. Matheus Nunes has deputised in an unfamiliar right-back role in recent fixtures.
Chelsea have Reece James and Malo Gusto as right-back options, though the former has struggled with persistent injury problems in recent seasons. The Blues have a strong working relationship with Palace, having loaned Trevoh Chalobah and Ben Chilwell to their London rivals this season.
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