Overview
- Oscar Mingueza is set to leave Celta Vigo and will be available on a free transfer at the end of June after turning down a contract extension, according to multiple reports.
- Sky Sports-identifying coverage says Aston Villa and Newcastle United are monitoring the 27-year-old, with further interest reported from Serie A and LaLiga clubs including links to Juventus.
- Mingueza is a Barcelona academy graduate who has four senior Spain caps and is valued for his ability to play right-back, centre-back and left-back as well as to progress the ball from defence.
- This season he made significant LaLiga appearances for Celta Vigo, with outlets reporting 34 games and contributions including a goal and attacking chances created.
- Birmingham Live says Mingueza recently changed agents, a development market writers see as a sign the player’s summer move is increasingly likely, though no club has announced a deal.