Lens 
Roma 
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 (25).
- 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 (Manu Kone, Niccolò Pisilli)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Bryan Cristante , Manu Kone)
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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 (Manu Kone, Niccolò Pisilli)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Manu Kone, Niccolò Pisilli)
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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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70.5
70.5
|
Marc Roca |
 Real Betis
|
€2.7M |
|
70.4
70.4
|
Jorginho |
 Flamengo
|
€2.6M |
|
70.3
70.3
|
Amadou Haidara |
 Lens
|
€4.3M |
|
70.2
74.0
|
Billy Gilmour |
 Napoli
|
€22.3M |
|
69.9
70.5
|
Nikola Moro |
 Bologna
|
€4.2M |
|
69.5
69.9
|
Morten Hjulmand |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€41.6M |
|
69.3
78.3
|
Marc Casadó |
 Deportivo
|
€16.4M |
|
68.9
69.9
|
Lewis Ferguson |
Bologna
|
€13.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben van Bommel | 07-10-2026 | Report | |
| Giorgi Kvernadze | 23-09-2026 | Report | |
| Jamie Leweling | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Malick Fofana | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Christopher Nkunku | 14-08-2026 | Report | |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 31-07-2026 | Report | |
| Givairo Read | 30-07-2026 | Report | |
| Mamadou Sangaré | 29-07-2026 | Report |
Neil El Aynaoui
M, DM (C)
Skill: 67.2
Pot: 70.6
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€24.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€22.2M – €27.1M
Who is Neil El Aynaoui?
Neil El Aynaoui (MAR) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for RB Leipzig. Neil El Aynaoui is 25 years old (2001/07/02). 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 €22.2M and €27.1M. His last transfer was from Roma to RB Leipzig in 2026. RB Leipzig loaned Neil El Aynaoui from Roma for €4M.
Neil El Aynaoui latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
