Aston Villa Ready to Make £15m Move for Ilaix Moriba

Aston Villa are keen to make a £15million move for Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba this summer. The Villans are currently considering their options when it comes to the 23-year-old, with Celta needing a big sale this summer to balance their PSR issues.

What's the latest on Ilaix Moriba?

Ilaix Moriba has yet to truly realise his potential from his days as a highly-rated talent in Barcelona's academy, but he has now begun to make significant progress. His move to Leipzig didn't work out, and after a trio of loan spells with Valencia and Getafe, he has now found a home at Celta Vigo.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

Villa have identified the youngster as a target to bolster their midfield ranks this summer, with the likes of Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana already providing a strong core in that area. The club are hopeful that a cut-price deal could be struck, with the lure of Champions League football on their side.

Current context

As of 01 Jul 2026, Aston Villa sit 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDLL. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Manchester City on 2026-05-24. The club have scored 56 goals this season, and conceded 49, with a goal difference of +7.