Tottenham Hotspur could face difficulty convincing Daniel Munoz to make the move across London, with the Crystal Palace wing-back reportedly concerned about the amount of first-team football he would receive.
According to Football Insider, the 30-year-old has been linked with Spurs following Djed Spence’s move to Inter Milan, as Roberto De Zerbi looks to add another option on the right side of defence. However, according to Football Insider, Munoz has reservations about joining Tottenham because Pedro Porro is currently expected to remain first choice in the position.
That would potentially leave the Colombia international operating primarily as a rotation option, something that may not appeal after being a regular starter at Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, the experienced wing-back may be available for a price tag of around £25 million.
Munoz wants regular first-team football
Munoz has been an important player at Selhurst Park since joining Crystal Palace in 2024 and is accustomed to playing regularly. A move to Tottenham would therefore need to offer him a sufficiently prominent role to make leaving the South London club worthwhile.
Spurs admire his Premier League experience, attacking contribution and ability to operate as a wing-back, but he is not currently believed to be one of their most urgent transfer priorities. De Zerbi’s recruitment focus remains concentrated more heavily on strengthening the attacking department.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have already added Oscar Mingueza and Anan Khalaili this summer, both of whom can operate on the right, potentially increasing competition for Munoz. Even so, manager Pierre Sage has publicly indicated that the Colombian remains part of his plans.
Tottenham assessing right-back cover
Spence’s departure has created a need for greater depth behind Porro, and Munoz would provide an experienced solution. His aggressive running and attacking instincts would suit an adventurous system, while his familiarity with the Premier League would reduce the risk associated with adaptation.
The issue is whether Tottenham can provide enough minutes and Munoz is unlikely to favour leaving a starting role at Palace simply to become Porro’s deputy, particularly at this stage of his career. The £25 million-rated wing-back would strengthen Tottenham’s squad, but this looks like a transfer where the player’s concerns are completely understandable.
At 30, regular football matters more than joining another club merely for greater squad status. If Porro remains De Zerbi’s undisputed first choice, Munoz may see little reason to leave Palace. Unless Spurs can convince him that there will be genuine competition for the position, their interest is unlikely to develop into anything serious.
