Crystal Palace target Roma midfielder El Aynaoui
Crystal Palace have identified Neil El Aynaoui as a target as they look to strengthen their midfield before the transfer window closes.According to Foot Mercato, the Roma midfielder is one of two Moro...
Crystal Palace are pursuing Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui as they seek to bolster their midfield ahead of the transfer window closing. According to Foot Mercato, the Moroccan international is one of two Moroccans on the Eagles’ wishlist, alongside Rennes defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal. Both players have expressed interest in a move to the Premier League.
The urgency behind the pursuit stems from a challenging start under new manager Pierre Sage, whose debut match saw Palace lose 2-0 to Everton. Crystal Palace aims to add depth in midfield and central defense as they navigate the new season. El Aynaoui, who joined Roma from Lens last summer, has primarily been deployed as a squad player under current coach Gian Piero Gasperini, rather than a regular starter.
He made an appearance as a substitute in Monday's 4-0 victory over Fiorentina, with Bryan Cristante and Manu Kone preferred in the starting lineup.
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