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Aston Villa Transfer News: Unai Emery Don Eye “Complete” £15m Free-Agent Oscar Mingueza

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Updated March 3, 2026

Aston Villa don already dey prepare for summer transfer moves as Unai Emery dey look how e fit strengthen im squad. Defensive boost dey high priority, and Villa recruitment team don dey active for Europe these past weeks.

Oscar Mingueza: Wetin Villa Don Scout

According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa scouts don dey for Girona dis past weekend to watch Oscar Mingueza, wey impress when Celta Vigo win 2-1. Sources close confirm say Villa people dey watch as Mingueza deliver assist for right wing-back, showing say e sabi play different positions well.

The 26-year-old, wey move from Barcelona to Celta in 2022, dey out of contract dis summer and e dey fast become one of the hottest free-agent for market. Celta boss Claudio Giráldez don describe am as “very complete player” wey dey “fundamental” to team, praising him ability to break lines and carry ball from deep.

Newcastle and Everton Dey Also Eye Mingueza

Villa no dey alone for this chase. Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Everton still dey scout am, both clubs don dey long-term fans of the four-cap Spain international. Newcastle dey look their right-back options as Tino Livramento future dey uncertain, while Everton dey search for reinforcements for full-back positions.

Interest from Italy and Germany dey also show say race for Mingueza signature go hot for coming weeks.

Why Mingueza Go Be Big Bargain for Emery

Valued around £15m, Mingueza go be potential bargain, especially as e no go cost Villa any transfer fee dis summer. For Emery, wey be former LaLiga manager wey value intelligent and technically secure defenders, Mingueza dey very appealing. E fit play right-back, wing-back or centre-half, giving Villa tactical flexibility and squad depth.

With plenty European clubs dey interested, Villa need move fast, but getting a “complete” player like Mingueza on free transfer go be smart business.

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