Aston Villa targets Neil El Aynaoui as summer transfer option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Aston Villa is reportedly interested in Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, who is set to leave Roma this summer. Sources indicate that several European clubs are vying for his signature following a successful World Cup with Morocco. Aston Villa is particularly focused on acquiring El Aynaoui as a potential replacement for Youri Tielemans, who was sold to Manchester United for €42 million. While Villa is the most prominent suitor, Roma is open to offers from other interested clubs.
- •Aston Villa shows strong interest in Neil El Aynaoui.
- •El Aynaoui performed well at the World Cup with Morocco.
- •Roma is looking to sell El Aynaoui and is open to offers.
- •Youri Tielemans' transfer to Manchester United impacts Villa's search.
- •El Aynaoui scored two goals and provided two assists last season.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa keen on El Aynaoui
"Roma continues to work on the outgoing transfer market. Among the possible names leaving Trigoria this summer, in addition to Matias Soulé, who has been offered to AC Milan, the Giallorossi are also ...
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