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Arsenal Register Interest in Celta’s Óscar Mingueza as Free Transfer Beckons

The chance to sign him for free would help Arsenal plan for uncertainty over Ben White.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets citing BBC reporting say Arsenal have been told Óscar Mingueza could leave Celta for nothing this summer, with fresh reports that intermediaries have sounded out Arsenal and Liverpool.
  • Celta sporting director Marco Garcés said the club have made an offer and are waiting for the defender to decide, adding that he has not replied yet.
  • The 26-year-old is a Barcelona academy graduate with 66 senior games for Barça and 135 for Celta, and he can play right-back, other defensive roles, and even in midfield.
  • Interest is widespread, with previous links to Juventus, Liverpool, West Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Marseille reported by several publications.
  • A free move would erase a reported 50% sell-on benefit for Barcelona and could give Arsenal low-cost depth if Ben White moves on.