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Revealed: Why Barcelona want Aston Villa to complete January transfer amid financial crisis at Camp Nou

Barcelona
Aston Villa
O. Mingueza
Transfers
Celta Vigo
LaLiga
Premier League

Barcelona are reportedly keeping a watchful eye on Aston Villa's reported interest in Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza amid their financial troubles.

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  • Barcelona in deep financial strife
  • Keeping an eye on Villa's interest in Mingueza
  • Celta Vigo transfer may help them financially
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Villa are reportedly trying to sign versatile Celta Vigo defender Mingueza in January, which could help Barcelona financially. According to Mundo Deportivo, the 25-year-old, who joined Vigo from Barca in 2022, has a €20 million (£16.5m) release clause, and if he is sold, 50 per cent of those funds will go to the Catalan outfit.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Barcelona have tried and failed to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the second half of the season but they do not have the funds to do so at present. Therefore, a cash injection such as Mingueza's would be a welcome boost and can help solve the Spanish team's financial concerns.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    The report claims that Barca have an option to buy their former academy player back for €10m (£8.5m) but they won't do that as they need to urgently raise funds to register Olmo and Victor.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Amid these financial troubles, Barca are next in La Liga action on January 18 away to Getafe.