Nottingham Forest have made a £22 million offer for Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz as they continue their search for a right-back this summer. The club have been active in the transfer market, having previously pursued Celta Vigo's Javi Rueda and Fiorentina's Dodo, though talks with the Spanish side were halted and the Italian option remains under consideration. Munoz was also linked with Everton earlier in the month, but Forest have now moved decisively to secure his services. If successful, the Colombia international would reunite with former boss Oliver Glasner, who managed him at Wolfsburg and is keen to add defensive depth to his squad.
Forest’s defensive recruitment comes amid a challenging start to the season. Currently sitting 15th in the Premier League with zero points from one game, they have conceded one goal and scored none, leaving them six points behind leaders Manchester City. Their next fixture is a home clash against Tottenham on 2026-09-05, a match they will prepare for amid ongoing injury concerns. Ibrahim Sangaré, Nicolò Savona, Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams and Ryan Yates are all currently sidelined, adding pressure on Glasner to strengthen his available options.
The club’s transfer activity extends beyond defence. Liam Delap has completed a £45 million move from Chelsea, a deal that hands the Blues an instant £15 million profit despite the striker scoring only three goals last season. Delap, who scored heavily for Ipswich Town, is expected to make an immediate impact and could debut against Liverpool this weekend. Glasner has been desperate for a mobile No.9 to allow Igor Jesus to operate in a different role, and Delap’s physical presence and work rate are seen as key to unlocking that tactical shift.
Forest’s recent form has been worrying, having lost twice at home to Leeds in the space of four days. The club are monitoring developments in the Munoz situation closely, with Glasner eager to finalise defensive additions before the September 1 deadline. With the squad undergoing significant change, Forest are aiming to build a more balanced side capable of climbing the table.
This potential signing would signal Forest’s intent to compete in the upper half of the Premier League, especially as they look to solidify their defence while integrating new attacking options. Fans can follow the team’s progress and upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page, while the latest squad updates are available on our squad section.
