Sunderland pursues Óscar Mingueza as contract with Celta Vigo expires
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Sunderland has shown interest in signing Óscar Mingueza, whose contract with Celta Vigo expired on June 30. The 27-year-old defender, once part of Barcelona's youth academy, is attracting attention from several clubs, including Arsenal and Aston Villa. Mingueza has emerged as one of La Liga's top full-backs after contributing significantly to Celta's attacking play. Sunderland aims to enhance their squad with this versatile player amid strong competition for his signature.
- •Mingueza's contract with Celta Vigo ended on June 30.
- •He is 27 years old and previously played for Barcelona.
- •Sunderland faces competition from several Premier League and European clubs.
- •Mingueza is known for his offensive contributions and tactical versatility.
- •Sunderland's pursuit signals an intent to enhance their squad.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Scouting Report: Óscar Mingueza to Sunderland?
"Sunderland test the waters for the versatile 27-year-old defender as his Celta Vigo contract expire
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