RB Leipzig are being linked with a move for Roma central midfielder Neil El Aynaoui in a deal that could be worth around his current €20.00m valuation.
The 24-year-old, who holds both Moroccan and French nationality, is emerging as a rumoured target for the Bundesliga club as they assess midfield options ahead of the next transfer window. The reported probability of a move remains unclear, with the speculation currently listed as “?” and no agreement in place between the clubs.
El Aynaoui, who wears the number 8 shirt for Roma, operates primarily as a central midfielder and is right-footed. Born on 2 July 2001 in Nancy and standing at 1.85m, he offers a blend of physical presence and technical ability that would align with Leipzig’s high-intensity, possession-based style in Germany’s top flight.
Details of his Roma contract, including its expiry date, have not been disclosed, leaving open the possibility that he could move closer to free-agent status in future windows if no extension is agreed. That uncertainty, combined with his €20.00m market value, is likely to fuel talk of a potential deal and give Leipzig room to manoeuvre on any transfer fee or pre-contract discussions further down the line.
El Aynaoui’s recent outings for Roma in Serie A have helped raise his profile, with his performances in central midfield drawing wider attention across Europe. However, there is no indication so far that Roma have sanctioned his departure, and the Italian side continue to count him among their first-team options.
Should a transfer materialise, a switch from Roma to Leipzig would mark a significant step in El Aynaoui’s career, offering him the opportunity to enhance his reputation on another major European stage and further his development in the Bundesliga.
