Everton is monitoring developments regarding Roma's Moroccan and French midfielder Neil El Aynaoui. Due to the shared ownership under The Friedkin Group, the Premier League club is aware of his qualities, although any transfer between the clubs would require careful consideration. According to TEAMtalk, intermediaries have spoken with Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth, Newcastle United, and Sunderland about the 25-year-old's availability. Sources confirmed that both Barcelona and Real Madrid made enquiries earlier in the year following his performances at the Africa Cup of Nations. A number of clubs believe they can offer him a more significant first-team role than he had at the Stadio Olimpico, where his starting opportunities were limited. The player's representatives believe a transfer this summer is possible if Roma receives an appropriate offer. It is unclear if the Italian club is prepared to sell, but growing interest from England and elsewhere is expected to challenge their resolve. Former Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he had previously tried to sign El Aynaoui but found him too expensive, and he questioned why the midfielder had not played more at Roma. El Aynaoui joined the club in July 2025 and is under contract until 2030.