Barcelona are nonetheless awaiting a switch replace from Celta Vigo over the way forward for defender Oscar Mingueza this summer season.
La Blaugrana opted to promote Mingueza to the Galicians again in 2022, and he has excelled on the Estadio Balaidos, as a stable La Liga operator.
The 26-year-old has pressured his manner into Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squad within the final 12 months and was named in Soccer Espana 2024/25 Staff of the Season after a stellar marketing campaign.
His revival has left Celta Vigo going through a troublesome alternative within the coming weeks as he enters the ultimate 12 months of his contract in Vigo.
Premier League facet Aston Villa have expressed an curiosity in signing him, however that deal has since been positioned on maintain, after Unai Emery missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification.
The scenario continues to evolve with Barcelona watching on as they’re due a 50% promote on clause over a attainable €20m deal.
Oscar Mingueza switch replace as Barcelona wait
€20m was the determine quoted to Villa, and Celta will look to nonetheless push for that, from any contemporary events.
Nevertheless, they’re successfully on a countdown now, with Mingueza eligible to barter a free switch from the beginning of 2026, and go away with no charge subsequent summer season.
As per an replace from native journalist Oscar Mendez, the defender has three choices on the desk, all of which have some degree of potential.
Celta’s spot within the Europa League has bolstered their probabilities of convincing him on an extension, one thing they weren’t hopeful of some months in the past.
No switch presents have arrived this summer season, however Celta will push for a sale, if Mingueza doesn’t signal a renewal earlier than the beginning of the 2025/26 season.
A free switch is the least fascinating for each Celta and Barcelona, as each events miss out, and this case is actually one to observe as golf equipment return to preseason within the coming weeks.