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Aston Villa eye Ilaix Moriba as potential replacement for injured Onana

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Aston Villa eye Ilaix Moriba as potential replacement for injured Onana

Summary

Aston Villa are exploring options to replace midfielder Amadou Onana, who sustained a serious knee injury. The club has been linked to Celta Vigo's Ilaix Moriba following Onana's anterior cruciate ligament tear during the World Cup. Moriba, who had a mixed season at Celta Vigo, has shown promise but lacks the defensive qualities Villa may need. Reports suggest that there are no confirmed negotiations, and Villa must tread carefully in the transfer market to avoid panic buying before the window closes.

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What We Know

•Amadou Onana injured his ACL during the World Cup.
•Villa links Ilaix Moriba as a potential replacement.
•Moriba has struggled defensively, raising concerns about fit.
•No concrete negotiations reported for Moriba yet.
•Villa seeks to avoid panic buying after Onana's injury.

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Amadou Onana’s World Cup is over. Worse still, his season is in tatters before it even began. The Belgium midfielder snapped his anterior cruciate ligament during a brutal knockout clash against the...
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