AS Roma sees its talent Neil El Aynaoui targeted by Manchester United and Liverpool. The Moroccan midfielder, who turns 25 today, has impressed at the 2026 World Cup.

Who is El Aynaoui?

El Aynaoui joined AS Roma last year for €23.5m plus bonuses from RC Lens. Despite some injuries and a prolonged absence at the Africa Cup of Nations, he made 34 competitive appearances for AS Roma, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists.

Why is it important for AS Roma?

El Aynaoui's performances at the 2026 World Cup have caught the eye of Manchester United and Liverpool, who see him as a player with great potential. Gian Piero Gasperini has said that El Aynaoui has a great future, but that he is still moulding the player to fit his vision of football.

What's next for El Aynaoui?

AS Roma would not hold El Aynaoui back if they were to receive a big money offer. Meanwhile, the team is on a 5-game winning streak in Serie A, with a record of 59 goals scored and 31 conceded, and sits 3rd in the league with 73 points, 14 points behind leaders Inter. Their last game was a 2-0 win against Hellas Verona on May 24, 2026.