Aston Villa and Juventus are reportedly keen on signing 26-year-old versatile Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza from La Liga club Celta Vigo in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Oscar Mingueza is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are keen on bolstering their defensive unit by signing a versatile defender in the winter transfer window. So, the 26-year-old Celta Vigo right-back has emerged as a target for the West Midlands outfit.
The latest report has revealed the Spaniard is “attracted to the idea of joining a Premier League team” amid Roberto Olabe’s push for a January deal. So, while talks between Juventus and Celta Vigo have intensified in the last few weeks, Aston Villa may have a chance to secure his services this month.
How has Oscar Mingueza fared at Celta Vigo?
Oscar Mingueza has resurrected his stuttering fortunes since joining Celta Vigo from Barcelona in a Bosman move in July 2022. While the versatile defender showed some promise during his stint with Barcelona, he could not become an undisputed first-choice starter. However, the 26-year-old has resurrected his stuttering fortunes in the last three and a half years.
Mingueza has made over 100 appearances thus far for the Galician outfit while chipping in with seven goals and 12 assists. However, the Spanish defender’s long-term future is uncertain, as he has entered the final six months of his contract with Celta Vigo. The situation has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs, with Aston Villa and Juventus among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the winter transfer window.
A man in demand
Oscar Mingueza has been on Aston Villa’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as Matty Cash is the only dependable right-back in Unai Emery’s squad. Additionally, Mingueza’s ability to play as a centre-back makes him an appealing target for Aston Villa, compelling the Villans to set their sights on him.
As for Juventus, while Luciano Spalletti has a stacked defensive unit, he wants more options at the back to sustain the challenge of competing with AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Napoli for the Serie A title in the second half of the 2025/26 season. Mingueza is thus an option worth considering, with the Spaniard’s contract situation making him an appealing target for Juventus.
The Bianconeri and Celta Vigo have advanced talks over a possible move in the winter transfer window. However, the 26-year-old Spanish defender is “attracted to the idea of joining a Premier League team” amid Roberto Olabe’s push for a January deal. So, Aston Villa may have a chance to secure Mingueza’s services in the coming weeks.
