Newcastle United lost out on signing Victor Munoz to Liverpool. The Magpies were in advanced talks with the forward after selling Anthony Gordon to Barcelona.

What happened?

Ex-Newcastle United scout Paul Montgomery expressed disappointment, citing the club's naivety in recruitment. Montgomery said the club needs to be aggressive when targeting players.

Why it matters for Newcastle United

Newcastle United has a massive fan base and a fantastic stadium, but failed to persuade Munoz to join. The club's mistakes in the last summer windows have repeated, and they now face a tough start.

What comes next?

Newcastle United needs a Plan B and C to recover from the loss, according to Montgomery. The club must learn from its mistakes and improve its recruitment strategy. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Goals scored by Munoz | 7 | | Assists by Munoz | 5 | | Appearances by Munoz | 36