Neil El Aynaoui, a 23-year-old midfielder from Lens, is being targeted by Aston Villa. Despite starting the season with an injury, El Aynaoui has impressed with 25 matches and 8 goals across all competitions. He is currently valued at 20 million euros and is under contract until June 2027. In addition to Aston Villa, Italian clubs Juventus and Lazio are also interested in acquiring his services. His transfer to Monaco fell through last summer due to his injury, but he has since made a strong comeback, catching the eye of several top clubs in this summer transfer window.