Juventus have confirmed their interest in Oscar Mingueza, the young midfielder who currently plays at Crystal Palace. In a press conference held the evening before the match against Celta Vigo, coach Luciano Spalletti reiterated that the Juventus management had "probed the market far and wide" and that there was probably "something true" about the Spanish player.
Mingueza, born in 2003, was in the past the subject of negotiations by the Italian club, but his stay at Celta Vigo led him to move to Crystal Palace, where he began to make his name in the Premier League. Despite his young age, the midfielder has already demonstrated that he has a good vision of the game, a strong ability to recover and a tactical sense which makes him a key element in the transition phase.
Spalletti then spoke about Celta himself, underlining that the Spanish team "has this quality of knowing how to stay on the pitch" and that it is "hardly unbalanced in the phases of the game". The coach highlighted how the Andalusian club is able to maintain a solid defensive structure while, in some situations, manages to break the opposing defense thanks to players who dedicate themselves to both defense and attack. Furthermore, he praised Celta's coach, Giraldez, calling him "good and emerging" and underlining that his age, close to that of Spalletti, makes him a promising candidate to lead top-level teams.
The conference left open the possibility of a new transfer for Mingueza, but no precise indications were given on the terms or price. Juventus, who have already shown interest in other young European talents, appear ready to strengthen their midfield with a young and versatile player.
For Juventus, the next match against Celta Vigo represents an opportunity to further evaluate the quality of the Spanish club and, indirectly, to monitor Mingueza's prospects. If the deal were to proceed, the player could be available for next season, with Juventus ready to exploit his potential in Serie A and European competitions.