Bayer Leverkusen and Crystal Palace have expressed interest in AS Roma's midfielder, Neil El Aynaoui. The 25-year-old Moroccan international has 22 caps and 2 goals for his country. He joined Roma in July 2025 and has a contract until 2030. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €30.00m. In August 2026, reports placed Roma's valuation at €35 million, and in July 2026 it was reported that the club indicated €30 million would not be a sufficient fee.