Liverpool Join Crowded Race for Free-Agent Óscar Mingueza
The 26-year-old is prioritizing regular minutes in talks led by intermediaries.
Overview
- Liverpool are in the race after intermediaries approached the club about Celta Vigo defender Óscar Mingueza, according to new reports carried by Yahoo Sports.
- TEAMtalk reporting, relayed by Yahoo, says more than six Premier League sides including Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Everton have joined the chase.
- Mingueza is expected to be out of contract at the end of the season, and his free-agent status is driving broad interest.
- Intermediaries are sounding out destinations and the player is weighing options with consistent game time a key factor in his decision.
- Former club Barcelona have made contact, and clubs value his ability to play both full-back roles, with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente calling him a "wonderful" player.