The Brazilian media OGlobo reports that Barcelona is strongly pursuing Neil El Aynaoui. The player is considered a top priority target for the Catalan club for the next transfer window. El Aynaoui has a reported value of around 20 million euros.

FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and RB Leipzig are monitoring the situation of 24-year-old AS Roma central midfielder Neil El Aynaoui. The Moroccan international has had limited playing time, making 20 appearances in the 2025/2026 Serie A season. El Aynaoui is under contract with Roma until 2030, and the situation could change after the 2026 World Cup.