How Friedkin Group can pull off Neil El Aynaoui transfer coup at Everton
Everton could potentially beat fierce competition to sign Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui.
The Morocco international, who shone at the 2026 World Cup, has emerged as a target for the Toffees.
With the 25-year-old struggling for consistency at the Italian club, he is willing to consider a transfer this summer.
El Aynaoui could move to Hill Dickinson Stadium soon after his breakout displays in North America.
The midfielder started in every game for Morocco, who France knocked out in the quarter-finals.
As things stand, The Friedkin Group hold the power to complete a major transfer coup for David Moyes at the Merseyside outfit.
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Aston Villa are showing concrete interest in El Aynaoui, with Unai Emery requesting his addition at Villa Park.
The likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United are also keeping an eye on the midfielder.
According to Todomercadoweb on 27 July, the Toffees hold a "strategic advantage" due to TFG's connection with Roma.
Earlier this year, Barcelona and Real Madrid also scouted the Moroccan international, who joined the Serie A side from RC Lens for around £21million.
However, the Premier League is expected to be El Aynaoui's next destination and his situation will be worth watching closely.
David Moyes' midfield assessed at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Goodison News have covered reports of James Garner picking up an injury at Everton and possibly being out for the start of the Premier League season.
Idrissa Gueye has confirmed his exit from the Toffees, leaving Moyes with a void to fill in the engine room.
The Blues have signed Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, with Tim Iroegbunam, Charly Alcaraz, Merlin Rohl and Harrison Armstrong also at the Scottish manager's disposal for the central midfield role.
There could potentially be plenty more exits from the Merseyside outfit's engine room in the coming weeks as players look for guaranteed minutes.
Moyes clearly lacks the quality needed in the middle of the park to push for a European finish in the Premier League, as was evident last season, and El Aynaoui would change that.
It remains to be seen whether TFG will do the Scottish manager a favour this summer.