The report highlights El Aynaoui’s displays against Brazil and the Netherlands, where he reportedly held his own against midfielders such as Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Ryan Gravenberch and Frenkie de Jong.
That opposition matters. El Aynaoui’s value is not limited to ball recovery. His ability to cover ground, protect a defence and move possession forward gives him a broader role than a specialist holding midfielder. The reported interest reflects that versatility.
El Aynaoui reportedly joined Roma from Lens last summer and made more than 30 appearances in his first season. However, the report says his number of starts was lower than expected, even as Roma finished third in Serie A under Gian Piero Gasperini.
That gap between squad involvement and regular selection could shape the next move. Roma reportedly view El Aynaoui as a player with significant room to develop, while interested clubs appear to believe they could offer a clearer first-team pathway.
Intermediaries have reportedly discussed his availability with several Premier League clubs:
No agreement, fee or decision to sell has been confirmed. For now, the list reflects growing market attention rather than a completed deal.
The next transfer window will test whether Roma can keep El Aynaoui beyond his breakthrough tournament, or whether Premier League interest turns his World Cup momentum into a major summer move.