Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza from La Liga club Celta Vigo.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are keen on signing Oscar Mingueza. La Liga club Celta Vigo will demand around €20 million to part ways with the Spanish defender, with recent updates also linking him with Barcelona.
It is no surprise that Liverpool are looking at Oscar Mingueza, especially with the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold up in the air. The England international will be a free agent in the summer of 2025, and Real Madrid are keen on signing him. He is yet to agree on a new deal with the club, and Liverpool are already looking at contingencies.
Mingueza has done quite well in La Liga, and he has the ability to succeed in the Premier League as well. He could prove to be a useful acquisition for Liverpool. Furthermore, he will be available for a reasonable price of around €20 million. Liverpool certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen if they can get the transfer across the line.
Meanwhile, the Spanish defender will be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League as well. It would be a major step up in his career and he would get to compete at a high level. The 25-year-old Spaniard has a contract with Celta Vigo until 2026, and the Spanish club are likely to be open to a sale next summer.
Liverpool should try to hold on to Alexander-Arnold
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can convince Alexander-Arnold to stay at the club and sign a new contract with them. The Englishman is a top-class player, and he has the attributes to develop into a world-class footballer. Real Madrid will certainly benefit if they can sign him on a free transfer.
Liverpool must do everything in their power to keep him at the club. Even though Mingueza is a quality player, replacing Alexander-Arnold would be a massive challenge for him. The England international is world-class with his distribution and very few players in the world can match up to him when it comes to his passing ability. Liverpool will be hoping to challenge for major trophies in the coming seasons, and they need to hold down to their best players in order for that to happen.
