Crystal Palace has targeted 25-year-old Moroccan international Neil El Aynaoui, a midfielder from the Serie A club AS Rome. He is one of two Moroccan players the London club is considering for reinforcements. El Aynaoui has been placed on a list to potentially strengthen the team's midfield, and the club believes he could add density and technical quality. The interest is reportedly mutual.
El Aynaoui is attracted by the prospect of moving to England, and Crystal Palace's project and the opportunity to play in the Premier League are significant factors for him. It is not yet known if this interest will progress to more advanced discussions. El Aynaoui has 22 caps for Morocco. He joined Roma in July 2025 and has a contract that runs until 2030. His current Transfermarkt market value is €30.00m, and Roma's asking price was reportedly €35 million in August 2026. Several other clubs, including Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Manchester United, have also been recently linked with the player.
