Leverkusen have pulled the plug on their pursuit of Moriba Ilaix, with the move from Celta Vigo officially off. The midfielder had been considered a priority signing, but for now, he'll reportedly be staying put. It's unclear whether the club will revisit the deal further down the line or move onto other targets. The transfer has collapsed, but Moriba Ilaix could still emerge as a target for other linked sides such as Ajax, Besiktas and Crystal Palace. In season 26/27, Leverkusen are conceding 3.0 goals per game (3 in 1 games), which points to a lack of control in midfield. Moriba Ilaix would be expected to calm things down and protect the back line better. Celta Vigo have also been linked with Ruben Sanchez Saez, Stefan Bajcetic and Couhaib Driouech while Leverkusen are reportedly monitoring Guela Doue, Marc Casado Torras and Moussa Diaby. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.