Everton 
- 14 July
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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 Everton?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Everton's pursuit of Neil El Aynaoui reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Everton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Neil El Aynaoui (24).
- Everton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Neil El Aynaoui.
- The absence of key players at Everton who play in the same position as Neil El Aynaoui increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Everton's squad.
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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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (James Garner, Idrissa Gueye)
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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 (Idrissa Gueye, Carlos Alcaraz)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Idrissa Gueye, Carlos Alcaraz)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (James Garner, Carlos Alcaraz)
Alternatives of Everton
| 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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66.3
66.3
|
Mario Lemina |
 Galatasaray
|
€3.5M |
|
66.2
66.2
|
James Milner |
 Brighton
|
€1.2M |
|
66.2
67.0
|
Luis Romo |
 Chivas
|
€2.3M |
|
66.1
72.8
|
Armin Gigović |
 Holstein
|
€3.8M |
|
66.0
67.8
|
Gabriel Sara |
Galatasaray
|
€22.8M |
|
66.0
67.8
|
Ivan Oblyakov |
 CSKA
|
€9.4M |
|
65.9
65.9
|
Sam Morsy |
 Ipswich Town
|
€0.9M |
|
65.8
65.8
|
Nicolás de la Cruz |
 Flamengo
|
€18.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Ndidi | 25-06-2025 | Report | |
| Kyle Walker | 18-06-2025 | Report | |
| Liam Delap | 05-05-2025 | Report | |
| Tomas Soucek | 25-04-2025 | Report | |
| Dávid Hancko | 23-04-2025 | Report | |
| Mika Biereth | 22-04-2025 | Report | |
| Albert Gudmundsson | 18-04-2025 | Report | |
| Merlin Röhl | 07-04-2025 | Report |
Neil El Aynaoui
M (C)
Skill: 63.3
Pot: 66.7
Team
Lens
Lens
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
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 Lens. 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.
Neil El Aynaoui latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
