The list grows: Three top clubs chase former Barcelona defender Mingueza

Oscar Mingueza, the former Barcelona defender, struggled to establish himself at the Catalan club, but his move to Celta Vigo in 2022 has allowed him to shine. Now, the 24-year-old has drawn significant interest from major clubs.

Details: According to ESPN, Celta's defender is attracting attention from Aston Villa, RB Leipzig, and Roma. Mingueza’s contract includes a €20 million release clause, but there’s a catch—Barcelona is entitled to 50% of any future transfer fee.

Despite this clause, Celta is demanding the full release clause amount as stipulated in the contract. If a deal isn’t finalized in January, negotiations could resume in the summer transfer window.

Reminder: Even a €10 million windfall from the sale would be a welcome financial boost for Barcelona, given their ongoing registration constraints due to financial difficulties.