Real Madrid could ruin Sunderland transfer plans to sign Víctor Muñoz this summer, as they intend to take him back to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Estadio Deportivo report on the winger today, with information from Cadena SER. According to their information, Real Madrid have decided to bring him back so that they are in control of his future.

Breakout season

Víctor Muñoz has been making a big impression at Osasuna this season in his breakthrough campaign in La Liga. On Tuesday, he got 45 minutes for Spain against Egypt, coming on for Lamine Yamal.

He joined the Spanish side for €5m in the summer and has since racked up six goals and five assists in 31 games. His outstanding performances have also earned him a call up to the Spain squad. He took advantage of that by scoring against Serbia.

Now Real Madrid want him back and they have an ace up their sleeve in that regard. As part of the deal for him last summer, they negotiated a buyback clause worth €8m.

That figure now seems like a bargain given his development, with Transfermarkt rating him at €20m. His current deal at Osasuna also includes a €40m release...