Aston Villa are tracking Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report from Sky Sports.

The 27-year-old Celta Vigo full-back is approaching the end of his contract and could be available without a transfer fee this summer.

Mingueza has attracted interest from several clubs, with Arsenal also among the sides who have been linked with the versatile defender.

Sky Sports report that Aston Villa are keeping close tabs on the player, though it remains to be seen whether they can persuade him to choose the club.

The defender has demonstrated his quality during his time in La Liga, earning a reputation as a reliable and technically capable full-back.

One of Mingueza’s most appealing qualities is his ability to operate on either flank, giving any potential suitor considerable flexibility across the backline.

Aston Villa have secured Champions League qualification for the upcoming season, meaning they can offer European football as part of any potential package.

Competing across multiple competitions will require a deeper and more versatile squad, and a player of Mingueza’s profile fits the kind of addition Villa are targeting.

The prospect of Premier League football combined with Champions League competition is expected to make the opportunity attractive from the player’s perspective.

At 27 years old, Mingueza is considered to be at the peak of his career, and a move to England would represent a significant step up from La Liga.

The fact that he would arrive on a free transfer only adds to his appeal, removing the financial barrier that might otherwise make the deal difficult to complete.

Whether Aston Villa can win the race for his signature ahead of Arsenal and other interested clubs will become clearer over the coming weeks.

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