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Getting ready to start business in January, aston villa are now reportedly prepared to pay a £17m release clause to sign one of their biggest transfer targets this month.
Aston Villa transfer news
So far this season, Villa have struggled to balance European and domestic responsibilities beyond the confines of the league. Premier LeagueAs they entered the second half of the season, they finished in the top four.
It’s no surprise, then, that they have threatened to steal the headlines on more than one occasion during the January transfer window, as Unai Emery He hopes to strengthen his squad in order to return to the Champions League.
There is no doubt that should help their search for new faces is pending Jaden Philokine For Sale. The winger has struggled to break into Unai Emery’s strongest side since returning to Villa Park in the summer and is now set to move to Ipswich Town mid-season, reportedly for a fee More than £20 million was spent to sign him.
It looks like people in the Midlands are ready to spend the money, too. According to Spanish reports, Aston Villa are now prepared to pay a €20m (£17m) release clause to sign Oscar Mingueza This month, it was reported that the deal was already underway.
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The right-back now looks destined to join Villa Park and will be in shock competition with Matty Cash for the starting spot for the remainder of the season and beyond. Aged just 25, Mingueza could soon become one of the bargains of the transfer window for a fee of £17m if he can continue his Celta Vigo form in the central region.
‘Revelations’ Mingueza could replace Cash
Called Celta Vigo’s “revelation” by journalists Zach LoweMingueza’s potential arrival could mark the end of Cash’s starting role under Emery. The right-back’s attacking prowess is of particular interest, a trait that would only add to the excitement at Villa Park should he move from Spain mid-season.
Originally a right-back on par with Barcelona’s Cesar Azpilicueta, Mingueza has become a modern full-back and will undoubtedly help Villa achieve their second successive Premier League season. A record of four.
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League Stats 24/25 (via FB reference) |
Oscar Mingueza |
Marty Cash |
|---|---|---|
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start |
No. 17 |
12 |
|
Assist |
5 |
0 |
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Tackle wins |
11 |
No. 17 |
|
ball recovery |
71 |
37 |
While his creativity is impressive, Mingueza’s ability to recover possession is also a feature that should benefit Aston Villa if they can successfully complete the deal.
Emery has seen how intense competition for places can push his players to greater heights, with Ollie Watkins and Jon Dolan’s goal battles a key part of the season he can now watch With Cash and Mingueza experiencing similar battles to start the game, the team will play on the right side for the rest of the season.
