Daniel Muñoz has been urged to turn down Barcelona’s interest and instead target a move to Liverpool, with Colombian great Camilo Zúñiga arguing that the Crystal Palace star is tailor-made for the Premier League. As Europe’s elite prepare to battle for the in-form wing-back, debate is intensifying over where his next step should be.
Muñoz’s rise to one of the Premier League’s standout full-backs
Signed for just €8 million, Muñoz has developed into one of the division’s most dangerous wing-backs, thriving in Oliver Glasner’s system and becoming a key source of attacking output for Palace. His form has drawn serious attention from top clubs, with Barcelona and Liverpool both monitoring him ahead of 2026.
In Spain, reports suggest that Barça view him as a long-term right-back solution, impressed by his directness and athleticism. Liverpool, meanwhile, are believed to be assessing him as a possible option following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s summer departure. Muñoz has openly spoken of dreaming about clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, adding further intrigue to his future.
But despite his admiration for Spanish football, Zúñiga insists a move to La Liga would not suit Muñoz’s strengths. He believes the Colombian’s pace, intensity and vertical running align far better with the Premier League’s tempo than with Spain’s slower, possession-oriented style. Palace are already preparing for the possibility of losing him, having earmarked Sacha Boey as a potential successor.
Zúñiga: Liverpool is the perfect fit
Speaking to Caracol Radio, Zúñiga made his preference clear.
“Because of Dani’s style of play, I would put him at Liverpool,” he said. “He’s so active, always attacking space, box-to-box. A team with that kind of energy suits him perfectly. I’d keep him in the Premier League.”
He added that Barcelona’s build-up-heavy approach does not match Muñoz’s natural instincts:
“The slow, methodical style doesn’t suit him. He’s more of an attacker who wants to exploit space. Barcelona control possession, circulate the ball, recycle it—it’s a more patient game.”
Premier League platform fuels Muñoz’s rise
Muñoz has become one of the most productive wing-backs in Europe, recording six goals and ten assists last season and delivering a Man of the Match display in the 2025 FA Cup Final. Before suffering a knee injury this year, he had three league goals and led all defenders in Fantasy Premier League points.
His blend of stamina, well-timed surges forward and aggressive dribbling makes him a natural fit for high-pressing systems—hence Zúñiga’s belief he belongs at a club like Liverpool.
The Colombian is under contract at Selhurst Park until 2028, giving Palace significant leverage as interest gathers from PSG, Chelsea and others. While Muñoz has spoken of one day playing for a Spanish giant, it is the Premier League that has shaped him into the player Europe’s biggest clubs now want.