Aston Villa are interested in signing 29-year-old Spanish international attacker Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Mikel Oyarzabal is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the upcoming transfer window.
Aston Villa will need to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit. They have been overly dependent on Ollie Watkins this season, and the England international has not been at his best. They need more depth in that area of the squad, and signing the 29-year-old Spaniard could be ideal for them.
The Spanish international is an experienced player with proven quality and at the peak of his career. This could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge as well. Oyarzabal is more than just a goalscorer, and he will help out creatively as well.
The player has 15 goals to his name in all competitions this season, and he has picked up three assists as well. The opportunity to play in the Premier League could be exciting for him.
Aston Villa have an ambitious project and quality players at their disposal. Meanwhile, the West Midlands club also have a quality manager like Unai Emery. Oyarzabal was linked with a move to Manchester United during the January transfer window.
Mikel Oyarzabal La Liga 2025/26 stats
- Goals and assists: 15
- Big chances created: 12
- Key passes per game: 1.4
- Pass accuracy: 76%
- Long ball accuracy: 56%
- Succ. dribbles per game: 1.1
- Goal conversion: 17%
Can Aston Villa get a deal done for Oyarzabal?
The Spanish striker has a contract with the La Liga outfit until 2028, and it remains to be seen whether the West Midlands club can secure an agreement with them in the summer. Aston Villa are well placed to secure UEFA Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign. They need a deeper squad with higher quality to do well in the Premier League and the Champions League next season. Signing the experienced Spaniard would be a wise decision.
However, the West Midlands outfit will need to improve multiple areas of the squad. They cannot afford to overspend on the Spanish attacker. Oyarzabal is an indispensable asset for the Spanish club. He also has two years left on his current deal.
Real Sociedad are under no pressure to sell him this summer, and they could seek a premium. Aston Villa will hope the 29-year-old Spanish international is keen on the move. It could strengthen their position in negotiating the deal.
