TEAMtalk reported that intermediaries have discussed the availability of Roma's 24-year-old Moroccan and French midfielder, Neil El Aynaoui, with Sunderland, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and other Premier League clubs. It is reported that a number of clubs across Europe have made contact regarding the player's situation. His starting opportunities were more limited than anticipated in his first season following his move from Lens in July 2025. His contract with the Italian club is valid until June 2030. The player's representatives believe that an opportunity for a transfer exists this summer if Roma receives a suitable proposal. Everton are also monitoring the situation, and a potential transfer is complicated by their shared ownership with the Italian club. Sources have also confirmed that Barcelona and Real Madrid made enquiries about the midfielder earlier in the year. Separately, former Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia stated to La Gazzetta dello Sport that he had attempted to sign El Aynaoui prior to his transfer to Italy, but the player's cost was too high. Benatia also questioned why the midfielder had not played more regularly for Roma.