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WHY OSCAR MINGUEZA IS TOPPING EDDIE HOWE’S JANUARY DEFENSIVE SHORTLIST
Eddie Howe targets versatile Oscar Mingueza to bolster Newcastle’s defence. See why Celta Vigo offered the former Barça star for £8m.
Newcastle United has a shot at signing Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo. According to Simon Jones from the Daily Mail, Celta are looking to sell now rather than lose him for nothing when his contract runs out next summer. They’ve slapped an £8 million price tag on him for this window and have already let clubs like Aston Villa, West Ham, and Newcastle know he’s available.
This isn’t just an English rumour either. Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo reported on Friday that Celta sent out a memo to a whole list of clubs—Olympique de Marseille, Aston Villa, West Ham, Newcastle, Atalanta, Milan, and Como—basically offering Mingueza around in hopes of sparking a deal.
Mingueza came to Celta from Barcelona for free back in July 2022. Since then, he’s worked his way back into the spotlight in La Liga, racking up more than 100 appearances, chipping in seven goals and twelve assists, and proving he can play pretty much anywhere across the back line.
He’s not just a centre-back. He fills in at both full-back spots too, which is exactly the kind of flexibility Newcastle could use right now. The club’s dealing with a thin defence thanks to injuries, and with Kieran Trippier in his mid-30s, there’s a big question mark over the right side moving forward.
From Newcastle’s point of view, Mingueza checks a lot of boxes. He fits the club’s current approach under Eddie Howe—smart deals, not huge spending—and he’s the kind of short-term fix that makes sense for a squad that needs depth without breaking the bank.
Also, a quick aside: remember the 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs? Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders battled in freezing conditions for the title. It was a tight, low-chance match that only came alive late in extra time when Jozy Altidore nearly won it with a header, only for Stefan Frei to make that now-famous save. Before getting caught up in that drama, it's worth remembering how both teams and their players were chasing their first championship. Quite the journey.
MILESTONE MOMENT: JACOB RAMSEY ENDS GOAL DROUGHT TO SINK TOTTENHAM AND THOMAS FRANK
Jacob Ramsey scored his first Newcastle goal to secure a 2-1 win over Tottenham. Read Eddie Howe’s reaction and TNT Sports interview.
Eddie Howe’s team grabbed the lead right before half-time, with Malick Thiaw poking in a loose ball from close range. Honestly, they deserved it. Just a few moments earlier, Joe Willock looked like he’d put the visitors ahead, but VAR stepped in and ruled it out for a razor-thin offside.
So Newcastle went into the break on top. But less than 20 minutes into the second half, the Spurs pulled level. Archie Grey scored from a corner, completely against the run of play. The celebration didn’t last, though. Just four minutes later, Jacob Ramsey fired in a lovely left-footed shot past Guglielmo Vicario. That ended up being the winner.
Ramsey’s goal was a big moment. It was his first for Newcastle since joining from Aston Villa over the summer, and it came just before the Magpies get ready to face his old club in the FA Cup’s Fourth Round. Injuries and tough competition have kept Ramsey from locking down a regular spot at St James’ Park so far, but lately, he looks like someone Howe just can’t leave out.
After the win over the Spurs, Ramsey, who picked up player of the match, talked to TNT Sports about what Howe’s been asking of him. “Yeah, it’s been a while. I’ve been playing all over the place, but today I was a bit higher up the pitch, and the manager kept telling me I need to get my numbers up. Thankfully, I got my goal today.
“I knew I was in the box, played a one-two with Gordon, and it just felt natural. Left foot, nice finish.”
He’s had a rough start at Newcastle. “I got injured in my first start and ended up out for two months. I needed to get my fitness back, and then I was in and then out of the team.
Now, though? “I’m feeling good, feeling fit. I just want to stay in the team, keep scoring, keep getting assists, and help the team out.”
Eddie Howe couldn’t hide his happiness after Ramsey’s goal; his celebration said it all. After the match, Howe praised not just Ramsey’s finish but his whole performance. “Really good goal,” Howe said. “He’s just such a technical player, and you could see that tonight.
“I thought our two number eights, Willock and Ramsey, really stood out. Physically, they were excellent.
“We controlled the first half, partly because of them and Bruno. I’m just so happy for Jacob, because he deserved some recognition for how well he’s been playing lately.”
Next up, Howe and his squad head to Villa Park on Saturday to take on Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
EDDIE HOWE CONFIRMS HE WILL NOT RESIGN DESPITE GROWING FAN PRESSURE
Eddie Howe remains defiant at Newcastle United, receiving crucial backing from CEO David Hopkinson despite a slide to 12th place.
Eddie Howe isn’t going anywhere. Even after the boos from the crowd following Newcastle United’s loss to Brentford, he’s standing his ground.
He’s got backing, too. CEO David Hopkinson publicly supported him last week, and over the weekend, Howe got more encouragement from Hopkinson and sporting director Ross Wilson. But honestly, Howe says the only real pressure comes from himself. He’s his own toughest critic, and he’s determined to come out stronger from this first real rough patch as head coach.
At his press conference, Howe didn’t hide how much the club means to him. “I care so much about what I do. I care so much about the club,” he said. For him, the club always comes first—above himself, above any player. Every decision he makes, he says, is about what’s best for Newcastle United.
And sure, the players matter a lot, but he keeps the bigger picture in mind. He doesn’t worry about outside pressure or what others say—he’s more concerned about living up to his own standards. “I need to do better, and I will do better,” he admitted. Tough moments like this, he said, are where you grow the most, and he’s ready to take it on.
When someone asked if he ever doubted he was the right person for the job, Howe didn’t hesitate. “No, there’s no doubt in my mind, and that’s why I’m sitting here,” he said. If he ever stopped believing he was the right man for Newcastle, he’d walk away. But his motivation is still sky-high, and he’s fighting for the club every single day.
He made it clear—he’d never put himself before the club. If he thought someone else could do better, he’d step aside.
With Newcastle sitting 12th in the table and a desperate Spurs team up next, Howe knows he needs to be at his best. “That’s when everyone is looking at you to set the tone,” he said. People want someone to follow, and he’s ready to lead. He believes in his coaching staff and the squad—a group he calls honest and caring. All that’s left, he says, is to raise the level of their performances.
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