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.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli)
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Manu Koné, Bryan Cristante)
Everton have joined Roma in the race for RC Lens midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, teeing up a potential transfer battle between the two clubs.
| 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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69.2
69.5
|
Edson Álvarez |
 Fenerbahce
|
€16.5M |
|
69.2
71.5
|
Morten Hjulmand |
 Sporting
|
€54.5M |
|
68.7
79.0
|
Roméo Lavia |
 Chelsea
|
€44.9M |
|
68.6
73.0
|
Lewis Ferguson |
 Bologna
|
€22.2M |
|
68.5
68.5
|
Mateo Kovacic |
 Man City
|
€13.2M |
|
68.5
68.5
|
Álvaro Fidalgo |
 Real Betis
|
€4.8M |
|
68.3
74.9
|
Jan Thielmann |
 Koln
|
€5M |
|
68.0
68.0
|
Sofyan Amrabat |
Real Betis
|
€12.7M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donyell Malen | 04-05-2026 | Report | |
| Robin Risser | 01-05-2026 | Report | |
| Mika Godts | 17-11-2025 | Report | |
| Fábio Silva | 01-08-2025 | Report | |
| Matt O'Riley | 07-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jhon Lucumí | 18-06-2025 | Report | |
| Abdukodir Khusanov | 04-01-2025 | Report | |
| Manu Kone | 30-08-2024 | Report |
Roma
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Neil El Aynaoui (MAR) 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 €20.1M and €24.5M. His last transfer was from Lens to Roma in 2025. Roma paid Lens €23.5M for Neil El Aynaoui.
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