Oscar Mingueza: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Oscar Mingueza is having a fine season, and because of this, the former Barcelona defender has started attracting strong interest from clubs across Europe.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 30

Aston Villa to miss out on signing of La Liga defender

Aston Villa have been shopping in La Liga during the winter transfer window, although it looks like all of their efforts will be in vain, much to the chagrin of head coach Unai Emery and sporting director Monchi.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 18

Barcelona suffer blow in hopes to secure €10m transfer windfall in January

Barcelona need money in order to make signings this month, and a possible source of revenue is the sale of Oscar Mingueza, who is at Celta Vigo. The 25-year-old has attracted strong interest from Aston Villa, and while it had looked likely that a move to the Premier League would be on the cards, this is not the case anymore.

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Soccer News / Football Espana / January 12

Aston Villa unwilling to pay La Liga defender’s €20m asking price

Aston Villa have set their sights on Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, and it’s expected that they will make their move this month. However, it turns out that closing a deal will be easier said than done.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / January 8

Barcelona on alert as Celta Vigo prepare for Oscar Mingueza exit

Former Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza has regularly been linked with a move away from Celta Vigo, and it could happen as early as this month. According to Relevo, there are multiple teams in the Premier League that are willing to pay Mingueza’s release clause, which is valued at €20m.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 7

Barcelona set for transfer windfall as RB Leipzig register interest in 25-year-old defender

One player that could be on the move in 2025 is Oscar Mingueza. The 25-year-old defender made a remarkable start to the season two goals and three assists in the first few matchdays, and although his goal output has dried up since then, his impressive performances for Celta Vigo have continued.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / November 20

Barcelona interested in orchestrating re-signing of defender for €10m

One way or another, it is expected that the future of Oscar Mingueza will be resolved during next summer’s transfer window. The 25-year-old defender made a strong start to the 2024-25 season, and although he has tailed on in recent weeks, he remains a sought-after player.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / October 20

Celta Vigo prepare to make opening move in transfer battle with Barcelona

Oscar Mingueza has been a standout performer for Celta Vigo during the opening two months of the season, and he was again in good form during the slender defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday night.

Celta Vigo News / The Cult of Calcio / October 18

Roma Readying Winter Offer For Overachieving La Liga Defender

Shortly after joining the race of sought-after Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, Roma have moved ahead of the queue. According to Calciomercato, the Serie A heavyweights are the front-running candidates to sign the former Barcelona academy product.

Celta Vigo News / The Cult of Calcio / October 16

Roma Set Sights on Barcelona Product to Fix Right Flank

Roma made some moves on the wings in the summer, but they haven’t panned out yet, and they have shortlisted Oscar Mingueza to shore up the right one in January.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / September 24

Celta Vigo breathe big sigh of relief as in-form defender’s injury is not serious

Celta Vigo’s struggles away from Balaidos continued at the weekend as they lost 3-1 at Athletic Club, and they were rocked early on in that one as Oscar Mingueza was forced off inside the opening minutes at San Mames.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / September 21

Clubs willing to pay La Liga defender’s €20m release clause, Barcelona can seal deal for €10m

In the last few weeks, there has been plenty of speculation on the future of Oscar Mingueza, who has made a flying start to the new season with Celta Vigo.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / September 19

La Liga side confirm Barcelona do not have buy-back option for in-form defender

Oscar Mingueza has been one of the standout performers in the opening few weeks of the 2024-25 La Liga season. In five appearances, the 25-year-old defender has amassed two goals and three assists, which has him joint-third for most goal involvements across the entire league.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / September 13

Barcelona Sporting Director Deco on rumoured defender – ‘We are not planning on it’

Since receiving his first international call-up for Spain, plenty of people have taken notice of the good form of Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza. The 25-year-old has even been linked with a return to Barcelona, with the Blaugrana short at right-back and able to sign him at a reduced price.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / September 11