Neil El Aynaoui

In September 2026, RB Leipzig reportedly agreed to a €4 million loan fee with a €25 million purchase option for the player. In August 2026, Crystal Palace was linked with a loan-plus-option deal totaling €28 million, while Roma's asking price was reported to be €35 million. In July 2026, reports indicated Roma would not accept a fee of €30 million. Transfermarkt's valuation was reported as €30 million in August 2026, down from €20 million in April 2026. The player's transfer from Lens to Roma in July 2025 was for a reported €23.5 million.

Our valuation is driven by the recent, widely reported loan-to-buy agreement for Neil El Aynaoui between AS Roma and RB Leipzig. This deal structure, involving a €4 million loan fee and a €25 million purchase option, establishes a clear market price. This is further supported by a reported competing offer from Crystal Palace for a total of €28 million. Roma's higher asking price of €35 million helps define the upper end of our plausible range.