Premier League and Serie A Interested in Óscar Mingueza

RC Celta de Vigo is considering the departure of Óscar Mingueza after receiving offers from the Premier League and Serie A.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 2 Nov 2025 | 22.00
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Premier League and Serie A are interested in Óscar Mingueza.
Premier League and Serie A are interested in Óscar Mingueza.

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RC Celta de Vigo faces a new challenge in the winter transfer market.

The Vigo club has received interest from West Ham United and Atalanta for Óscar Mingueza, one of the standout players in its squad. Both teams aim to secure his signing in January for a figure close to 8 million euros, taking advantage of his contract expiring in June 2026.

RC Celta de Vigo considers an early sale

The sporting management of RC Celta de Vigo is aware that if Óscar Mingueza does not renew, the risk of him leaving for free next year is high. Therefore, although the defender's release clause is set at 20 million, the club would be willing to entertain lower offers in the upcoming winter market.

FC Barcelona, holding a 50% stake in any future sale of the player, closely monitors the developments. Any transfer would represent a significant income for the Blaugranas, who still retain part of their rights since his departure from Camp Nou in 2022.

West Ham United, most determined for Óscar Mingueza

In the Premier League, West Ham United is facing defensive challenges and believes Óscar Mingueza would fit perfectly into their system. The London club's coach has requested urgent reinforcements to bolster the defense, with the Galician being one of the top names on his list.

English sources claim that West Ham would be willing to offer around 8 million euros for the RC Celta de Vigo player, a sum that aligns with the player's contractual situation and would allow the Spanish club to profit before losing him for free next summer.

Atalanta offers an alternative from Italy

In Serie A, Atalanta has also shown interest in Óscar Mingueza. The Italians appreciate his ability to play both as a center-back and a right-back and see him as an ideal fit for their system. Their proposal would be similar to the English one, with an initial amount of 7 million plus one million in variables.

The offer, although below his release clause, would be sufficient to persuade RC Celta de Vigo if the player maintains his stance on not renewing. The transfer would enable the Galician club to free up wage budget and secure a moderate income before the contract expires.

RC Celta de Vigo's dilemma

The future of Óscar Mingueza divides opinions in Balaídos. On one side, the coaching staff values his performance and leadership within the squad; on the other, the sporting management believes that a sale in January could be the best option to avoid a larger financial loss.

The Catalan defender has established himself as an important figure in the sky-blue defense, but his desire to experience a new challenge abroad could expedite his departure. Additionally, FC Barcelona remains vigilant, as they would receive half of the transfer sum according to the agreement signed with Celta.

A decision that can alter RC Celta de Vigo's course

The winter market appears turbulent for RC Celta de Vigo. Both West Ham United and Atalanta will try to convince the Galician club to finalize the signing for around 8 million, a reasonable amount considering that Óscar Mingueza's contract ends in 2026 and he can leave for free in the summer.

The decision won't be easy. Celta needs reinforcement in other areas of the field, and a sale now could facilitate new acquisitions. However, losing a player with Mingueza's experience and consistency would be a significant blow in sporting terms.

Time is running out, and the future of Óscar Mingueza will be decided soon. Meanwhile, RC Celta de Vigo ponders which path to take: retain their defender until the end of his contract or seize the opportunity to generate income before it's too late.

 

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