LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 29: Declan Rice of Arsenal battles for possession with Neil El Aynaoui of RC Lens during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Juventus are interested in signing Lens midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, as reports in Italy suggest that Bianconceri admire the 23-year-old Moroccan.
According to what has been reported by CalcioMercato, Juventus have joined Aston Villa and Lazio amongst the interested parties in his signature.
Juventus look for a new midfielder
Plenty of rumours are circulating in regards to the Old Lady’s transfer market – especially in midfield. Earlier today, reports from Italy linked Douglas Luiz with a potential move to the Premier League – and Atalanta’s Ederson and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali have been touted for a possible switch to join Igor Tudor’s side.
However, the new name is that of El Aynaoui – after an impressive 2024-25 campaign with Lens in Ligue 1.
Scoring eight goals and assisting one in the league, El Aynaoui was an important player for the Northern French side.
The 23-year-old’s contract with the Ligue 1 outfit expires in 2027, after signing for Les Sang et Or for just €600,000 in 2023 from fellow French club AS Nancy.
