1:49 PM ET — Crystal Palace prepare €30m El Aynaoui offer
According to Lorenzo Canicchio, Crystal Palace hold a strong interest in Neil El Aynaoui and would be prepared to offer approximately €30 million for the Roma midfielder.
The Giallorossi value the Moroccan above that figure, meaning Palace would likely need to improve their proposed terms before an agreement could be reached.
12:28 PM ET — Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen target El Aynaoui
According to Nicolò Schira, Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen have expressed interest in Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui.
The Moroccan is considering his future as he seeks regular playing time, although no formal offer or advanced negotiations with either club have yet been reported.
The midfielder wants regular playing time, but interested clubs have so far proposed only loan deals.
Neil El Aynaoui could still leave Roma before the transfer window closes despite the club deciding against a move for Franck Kessié.
According to Corriere della Sera, the end of Roma’s pursuit of Kessié does not guarantee El Aynaoui’s place in Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The 25-year-old wants to play consistently and has attracted interest from clubs in the Premier League and Bundesliga.
The interested teams have so far offered only loan deals, while Roma had previously been seeking a permanent transfer capable of generating a significant financial return.
Roma face decision over El Aynaoui loan
El Aynaoui’s desire for more regular football means a temporary departure cannot be ruled out, even without another midfielder arriving at Trigoria.
Roma must now decide whether a loan would benefit the player’s development and create useful room within the squad, or whether retaining him would be more valuable during a season featuring Serie A and Champions League commitments.
The Moroccan international had previously attracted reported interest from Crystal Palace and clubs in Saudi Arabia. However, no permanent offer matching Roma’s valuation has emerged.
His situation remains one to monitor during the final days of the window, with a departure still possible if Roma and the player consider one of the loan proposals suitable.
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