Chelsea HIJACK Barcelona talks for Colombia star

Carlo Garganese

Updated: 12 Nov 2025 13:34 GMT
3 min read

Chelsea have opened talks for Crystal Palace and Colombia star Daniel Munoz.

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Respected Colombian journalist Julián Capera reports that Chelsea have made contact with Munoz's representatives over the possibility of signing the 29-year-old.

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Talks are at a very early stage and are informal but Chelsea are very interested in the player.

This news comes as a blow for Barcelona, who have already been reported elsewhere to be in talks with Munoz ahead of a potential 2026 transfer.

Capera adds that PSG - as well as Barcelona - have also held talks for Munoz.

He says right now there is a three-way battle for the right back.

Munoz impresses at Crystal Palace

The Colombia international, 29, has developed into one of the best wing-backs in the Premier League since his move to Selhurst Park in January 2024 and his recent form has attracted significant interest from across Europe.

Chelsea want the 29-year-old, despite the fact that Enzo Maresca already has Reece James, Malo Gusto and Josh Acheampong as senior right-back options.

Barcelona see Munoz as a suitable back-up to Jules Kounde, and multiple reports in Spain have confirmed that Hansi Flick’s side are eager to finalise a deal in 2026.

PSG consider Munoz as an alternative to Achraf Hakimi, who recently suffered a serious injury.

It’s reported that Crystal Palace value Munoz at just €30 million.

Data analytics experts SciSports believe Munoz would become the fifth best player in the Chelsea first-team squad, behind only Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens and Levi Colwill.

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