Aston Villa will advance the deal to sign 25-year-old Spanish international Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, as relayed by Sport Witness, Oscar Mingueza is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans have been scouring the market for a right-back heading into the winter transfer window. So, the 25-year-old Celta Vigo defender has emerged as a target for the West Midlands club.
The Oscar Mingueza renaissance
Oscar Mingueza has seen his stocks soar since joining Athletic Club from Barcelona in a Bosman move in July 2022. While the Spaniard had some positive moments during his stint with Barcelona, he could not perform consistently and gradually fell in the pecking order.
However, the 25-year-old has resurrected his stuttering fortunes in the last two and a half years. Mingueza Mingueza has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for the Galician outfit while chipping in with four goals and eight assists. In addition, the player’s progress has helped him impress Luis de la Fuente and improve his chances of earning regular call-ups.
Meanwhile, the Spanish defender’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Recent reports have linked Mingueza with Barcelona. However, Aston Villa will look to secure the Celta Vigo defender’s services before the winter transfer window shuts down.
Premier League adventure beckons?
Aston Villa’s interest in Oscar Mingueza is understandable. Unai Emery wants a top-notch right-back in his squad heading into the second half of the 2024/25 season. While Matty Cash has improved in recent months, he might not have fully earned Unai Emery’s faith. So, Aston Villa should invest in a top-notch right-back.
So, the Spaniard has emerged as a viable target for Aston Villa, with the West Midlands outfit initiating the discussions to secure his services. The latest report has revealed that Aston Villa will likely advance the move for the Celta Vigo defender this week. However, Celta Vigo will look to tie him to a new contract and raise his release clause from the current figure of €20 million.
Barcelona will benefit from a deal that sees Celta Vigo selling Mingueza, as they have a 50 per cent sell-on clause. So, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the 25-year-old Spanish international.
