According to The Pitch Prospect, Aston Villa are in advanced talks with Celta Vigo over a move for defender Oscar Mingueza.
Villa’s sporting director Monchi is leading negotiations for the versatile Spanish international Mingueza.
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Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are showing keen interest in Villa centre-back Diego Carlos.
There could be a domino effect of Carlos heading to Turkey if Villa can secure a deal for Mingueza.
The versatile Spaniard, who can play as both a central defender and a right-back, is currently on contract for 18 months.
He moved from Barcelona to Celta in 2022 and played twice for Spain.
The 25-year-old has played 17 La Liga games so far this season, scoring two goals and providing five assists.
Mingueza would be Unai Emery’s first signing in the January transfer window.
The Spaniard previously spent almost £150 million on eight new signings in the summer.
As for Carlos, the Brazilian’s contract also expires at the end of the next term.
The 31-year-old is currently out with a foot injury but is expected to return to action this month.
Carlos has made 17 appearances this season, including in all six of Villa’s Champions League games.
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However, Tyrone Mings’ return to fitness could limit his options despite Pau Torres being sidelined through injury.
Villa have already loaned Lewis Dobbin to Norwich following his return from West Brom this month.
Jaden Philogene could also leave Villa Park before the window closes as he is close to a move to Ipswich.
Emery’s side currently sit eighth in the Premier League after 20 games, but are just four points behind the top four.
They are also in the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating West Ham on Friday evening.