Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui has reportedly been focused by Aston Villa as a possible alternative for Youri Tielemans, however they aren’t
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 18: Ederson of Atalanta challenges Neil El Aynaoui of AS Roma through the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on April 18, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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All the main target may’ve been on Manu Koné and his spectacular performances for France, however the 2026 World Cup additionally acted as a showcase for another Giallorossi midfielders.
and the 25-year-old is attracting a whole lot of curiosity from the Premier League.
Aston Villa watching El Aynaoui
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Neil El Aynaoui of AS Roma celebrates along with his teammate after scoring the opening purpose through the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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, the membership most intently monitoring his progress is Aston Villa, who see the 22-year-old as a super alternative for Tielemans.
They offered Tielemans to Manchester United for €41m and may reinvest that in choosing up El Aynaoui.
It’s reported they already despatched scouts to view him a number of occasions, and are impressed along with his work fee and aggressive method.
Roma paid €23.5m plus add-ons, together with a proportion of the longer term sale charge, to get him from RC Lens final summer season.
His worth has already virtually doubled after simply 34 aggressive video games, the place he scored two targets and supplied two assists.