Óscar Mingueza, who's at Celta de Vigo, could be one of the players to leave La Liga during this winter transfer window. After a brilliant season with the Galician team, the player seems to be on the radar of several European clubs, with Aston Villa being one of them.
Celta will sell him for 20 million, his release clause, a considerable figure that could be very attractive for the Vigo club. However, Barça would also benefit from this operation, as they have a 50% reserved on a future sale of Óscar Mingueza, which would mean they'd receive 10 million.
These 10 million euros would be a crucial capital injection for Barça in this winter market. The money obtained could be decisive for bringing in the player Barça wants for the second half of the season.
Barça Needs Sales to Comply with the 1:1
In this context, Barça is clear that they need to sell players during this winter market to be able to sign. Sales operations, like Mingueza's, would allow the club to have the necessary funds to strengthen the team already with the 1:1 achieved.
Thus, the 10 million that Barcelona could receive from Mingueza's sale would be key to reinforcing those positions where the team needs a boost. Barça hopes this operation closes soon to make a good transfer before the market ends.
Deco and Flick Want a Forward
In this sense, the transfer Barça is looking for is an striker who can compete with the three starters: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Robert Lewandowski. While the team has one of the best forward lines on the continent, Hansi Flick knows he'll need a fourth top-level forward.
The arrival of a player who can not only offer rest to the starters but also maintain the competitive level is a priority in the club's planning. A forward of this profile would be essential to face all the upcoming matches in La Liga and the Champions League.
The Name That Generates Consensus
In this sense, the favorite to fill that position is Marcus Rashford, forward of Manchester United. His future is far from Old Trafford this January due to his poor relationship with Rubén Amorim and Barça is on the lookout.
Additionally, the English player seems to prioritize FC Barcelona over others like Milan or Borussia Dortmund. The forward could be a key piece for Barça's attack, as his ability to play in various offensive positions would allow him to complement the starters without losing performance.