Aston Villa are ready to pay the release clause of Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza with Monchi holding talks over a deal.

Transfer Moves Under Unai EmeryAston Villa, under the guidance of Unai Emery, is making significant strides in the transfer market as they gear up for the January window.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery worked with Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal and the Lions are after a transfer replacement for Jaden Philogene

Unai Emery says selling Jaden Philogene to Ipswich for £23million is the best deal for Villa. The 22-year-old winger is leaving just six months after returning to the club in a £13.5m switch from Hull last July, a move heavily pushed for by Emery.

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Aston Villa have reportedly submitted a new and improved offer to sign an attacking reinforcement who has given the green light over a January switch.