{"id":37010,"date":"2026-01-05T01:22:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T06:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/source-aston-villa-and-newcastle-in-race-to-sign-la-liga-star-in-january\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T01:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T06:22:37","slug":"source-aston-villa-and-newcastle-in-race-to-sign-la-liga-star-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/source-aston-villa-and-newcastle-in-race-to-sign-la-liga-star-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Source: Aston Villa and Newcastle in race to sign La Liga star in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/source-aston-villa-and-newcastle-in-race-to-sign-la-liga-star-in-january\/#Aston_Villa_are_among_the_clubs_targeting_Oscar_Mingueza\" >Aston Villa are among the clubs targeting Oscar Mingueza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/source-aston-villa-and-newcastle-in-race-to-sign-la-liga-star-in-january\/#France_and_Italy_are_also_interested_in_the_defender\" >France and Italy are also interested in the defender.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza is becoming a player to watch in the January transfer window, sources close to the agent industry have reported. <em>catch off side<\/em>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 26-year-old is approaching a decisive point in his career as he enters the final six months of his contract with Celta Vigo, which expires on June 30th.<\/p>\n<p>At the risk of losing him for free in the summer, Celta are open to selling him in January if a reasonable offer is received, but at the same time they are continuing to negotiate a possible renewal of his contract.<\/p>\n<p>Mingueza has been a regular in La Liga this season and continues to be highly regarded by Celta&#8217;s coaching staff for his versatility.<\/p>\n<p>The defender has made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish club this season.<\/p>\n<p>Comfortable playing at right-back, centre-back or even as part of a back three, he offers versatility that will strongly appeal to clubs competing in physically demanding leagues.<\/p>\n<p>His versatility, combined with his experience in Spain and Europe, has him firmly on the radar of several teams in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_Villa_are_among_the_clubs_targeting_Oscar_Mingueza\"><\/span>Aston Villa are among the clubs targeting Oscar Mingueza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In England, West Ham United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are actively monitoring the situation.<\/p>\n<p>West Ham have been tracking Mingueza for several months and are understood to be keen to make a move now, seeing him as a reliable defensive option who can contribute immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Aston Villa are believed to be preparing a long-term deal until 2030 and have indicated they are willing to invest in him as part of manager Unai Emery&#8217;s evolving project.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle, on the other hand, could have a financial advantage. Sources say Mingueza could be offered a significantly higher wage package than his current terms in Spain, which could prove decisive if the defender prioritizes pay and Premier League exposure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_and_Italy_are_also_interested_in_the_defender\"><\/span>France and Italy are also interested in the defender.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rc-celta-de-vigo-v-athletic-club-laliga-ea-sports-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rc-celta-de-vigo-v-athletic-club-laliga-ea-sports-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rc-celta-de-vigo-v-athletic-club-laliga-ea-sports-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rc-celta-de-vigo-v-athletic-club-laliga-ea-sports-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rc-celta-de-vigo-v-athletic-club-laliga-ea-sports-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rc-celta-de-vigo-v-athletic-club-laliga-ea-sports-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rc-celta-de-vigo-v-athletic-club-laliga-ea-sports-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rc-celta-de-vigo-v-athletic-club-laliga-ea-sports.jpg.webp 2025w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Athletic Club&#8217;s Jes\u00fas Arezo battles for the ball with Celta de Vigo&#8217;s Oscar Mingueza (Photo by Jose Manuel \u00c1lvarez Rey\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, the competition is not limited to England. Clubs such as Marseille, AC Milan, Atalanta and Como are also being closely monitored and are ready to intervene if the situation improves.<\/p>\n<p>Financially, the January deal is expected to be in the range of \u20ac8 million to \u20ac10 million, with Celta prepared to show flexibility with the possibility of a free transfer in the future.<\/p>\n<p>A loan with an option to buy could be considered if the club feels the upfront fee is too high for mid-season business.<\/p>\n<p>A move to Aston Villa or Newcastle United would suit the defender as he would be able to play for a team that is consistently competitive and has a squad capable of challenging the Premier League&#8217;s elite.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Aston Villa ready to listen to January offer for experienced star to fund January contract<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza is becoming a player to watch in the January transfer window, sources close to the agent industry have reported. catch off side. The 26-year-old is approaching a decisive point in his career as he enters the final six months of his contract with Celta Vigo, which expires on June 30th. 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