They are still going ahead with their move to sign Oscar Mingueza, Aston Villa they are now reportedly keeping a close eye on the back-up option in Spain who has a £34m release clause this month.
Aston Villa transfer news
The Villans look set to be one of the sides to watch this month as they have already secured their first arrival in the form of Donyell Malen. Having agreed a deal to sign the Borussia Dortmund winger this week, those in the Midlands may have found the perfect match for Leon Bailey and a wide player who can finally add goals alongside Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran.
However, he is not the only one they turned to. Reports earlier this month linked Unai Emery’s side with a move for Celta defender Vigo Mingueza trying to find a Matty Cash upgrade. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, that interest has yet to culminate in an official offer for his signature.
That being the case, it’s little surprise that those in the Midlands have already identified a back-up option. According to reports in Spain, Aston Villa are now closely monitoring Marco Pubillowhose release clause at UD Almeria is a hefty €40m (£34m).
Still only 21, Pubill is four years younger than Mingueza to potentially give Villa an option who has yet to reach his peak, but also one who would make an impact for years to come.
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It remains to be seen if the man from Almeria is ready to replace Cash. As the January transfer window moves on, he could yet emerge to steal the headlines and answer that question.
Mingueza should remain Aston Villa’s priority
As much as Pubill is one to watch, Aston Villa should press on with their aim of securing Mingueza’s signature before the end of the month. The Celta Vigo man is at the peak of his powers and ready to steal in front of the Cash in Emery’the strongest side. Pubill, on the other hand, is a player who is still well into his prime and not someone who would necessarily have an immediate impact at Villa Park.
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League statistics 24/25 (via FBref) |
Oscar Minguez |
Matty Cash |
|---|---|---|
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It starts |
18 |
12 |
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Assists |
5 |
0 |
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Tackles won |
11 |
17 |
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Ball recovery |
79 |
37 |
If Villa are looking for an option with more attacking momentum then Mingueza is certainly their man with an assist for five goals so far this season. Cash and Pubill, meanwhile, have so far failed to get off the mark on that front.
Whether it’s Mingueza, Pubillo or another option, Cash’s place in Emery’s strongest squad certainly appears to be coming to an end as Villa look to build a squad capable of becoming Champions League mainstays.
With a few weeks left until the transfer window closes, Villa remain one of the sides to watch in the Premier League.
