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Everton, Crystal Palace join race for eight-goal Ligue 1 midfielder after Roma 'agreement'
Everton have joined Roma in the race for RC Lens midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, teeing up a potential transfer battle between the two clubs.
Will Neil El Aynaoui leave Lens and join Roma?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Neil El Aynaoui's transfer to Roma, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Roma has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Neil El Aynaoui.
- Roma has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Neil El Aynaoui (24).
- Roma has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Neil El Aynaoui.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Edoardo Bove (Midfielder, ITA), Manu Koné)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Bryan Cristante, Edoardo Bove (Midfielder, ITA))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Edoardo Bove (Midfielder, ITA), Manu Koné)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Edoardo Bove (Midfielder, ITA), Manu Koné)
Alternatives of Roma
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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66.2
66.2
|
James Milner |
 Brighton
|
€1.2M |
|
65.9
65.9
|
Lucas Romero |
 Cruzeiro
|
€1.9M |
|
65.9
66.6
|
Ivan Oblyakov |
 CSKA
|
€9.4M |
|
65.9
66.9
|
Harry Winks |
 Leicester
|
€6.6M |
|
65.7
67.5
|
Gabriel Sara |
 Galatasaray
|
€22.8M |
|
65.7
65.7
|
Kirian Rodríguez |
 Las Palmas
|
€1.3M |
|
65.6
67.2
|
Jordan Veretout |
 Al Arabi
|
€2.1M |
|
65.6
65.6
|
André Gomes |
 Lille
|
€2.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Silva | 01-08-2025 | Report | |
| Matt O'Riley | 07-07-2025 | Report | |
| Orkun Kökçü | 07-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jhon Lucumí | 18-06-2025 | Report | |
| Abdukodir Khusanov | 04-01-2025 | Report | |
| Manu Koné | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Massadio Haïdara | 26-08-2024 | Report | |
| Saud Abdulhamid | 25-08-2024 | Report |
Neil El Aynaoui
M (C)
Skill: 63.1
Pot: 66.7
Team
Roma
Roma
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€16.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€14.5M – €17.8M
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Who is Neil El Aynaoui?
Neil El Aynaoui (FRA) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Roma. Neil El Aynaoui is 24 years old (2001/07/02) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 12. Neil El Aynaoui has also been used as a ball winning midfielder.
Neil El Aynaoui's current transfer value is between €14.5M and €17.8M. His last transfer was from Lens to Roma in 2025. Roma paid Lens €23.5M for Neil El Aynaoui.
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