Aston Villa edge closer to Oscar Mingueza signing as financial details emerge
Aston Villa could finally get their hands on Oscar Mingueza in January.
Mingueza has been a long-term Villa target as Unai Emery has consistently shown interest in the defender since coming to B6.
The Villans may be in need of defensive reinforcements, especially with uncertainty surrounding Andres Garcia at Villa right now.
That could see a move for Mingueza to Villa make sense as his contract ticks down with Celta Vigo in LaLiga.
The claret and blue outfit can now take one step closer to signing Mingueza this winter after transfer competition fell away.
Juventus end interest in Oscar Mingueza
Mingueza may have been linked to Villa regularly over the past 12 months, but there are many other sides in for the Spaniard.
The versatile defender has been mooted with a number of moves, especially with a free transfer potentially on the cards ahead of the summer.
The 26-year-old is available to sign a pre-contract agreement away from Celta, but is yet to do so with just days remaining in the January transfer window.
Villa could now have the perfect opportunity to land Mingueza this month, with Juventus dropping out of the race.
Spanish outlet Fichajes reported on Wednesday that the Old Lady have withdrawn their offer to sign the ex-Barcelona man despite weeks of “intense rumours”.
Financial details between Celta Vigo and the Italian giants are said to have grown apart despite the winter target being mooted as “an immediate priority” at the Allianz Stadium.
This could prove to be the perfect opportunity for the Villans to step in and make the defender their latest winter addition.
Aston Villa have last chance to sign Mingueza
The Villans may be in need of a new right-back option for the rest of the season, especially with Garcia picking up a problem at Bodymoor Heath.
There may also be concerns over Matty Cash and the potential issues surrounding his fitness having played so much football this campaign.
Bringing in Mingueza could prove to be the perfect cover for the Poland international, especially with him having the ability to feature as a centre-back as well.
The duo profiles very differently, and it is that point of difference that could prove to be a boost to Emery’s squad moving forward.
The potential of this deal is only made more appealing by the fact that the Spaniard is available for a potentially minimal fee this winter.
Villa could take a cut-price offer to Celta Vigo and capitalise on Juventus’ failure to get a January deal over the line.
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