Crystal Palace launch pursuit of two Moroccan internationals | OneFootball

Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in Stade Rennais’ Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal (20) and AS Roma’s Neil El Aynaoui (25), according to information from Foot Mercato.

In search of further reinforcements for their midfield and defence, the Eagles’ management are said to have shortlisted the Moroccan duo. The two players, for their part, are reportedly receptive to the London club’s interest and open to the idea of joining the Premier League.

Regarded as one of Ligue 1’s most promising young defenders, Aït Boudlal broke into SRFC’s first team last season, making 21 appearances in all competitions (two goals, one assist) for the Breton club.

El Aynaoui, for his part, moved to Italy last summer from RC Lens, the former club of Palace’s new manager Pierre Sage. Although he made 34 appearances for the Giallorossi in the 2025–26 season, he struggled to establish himself as a first-team regular, starting only 16 of the matches he played for them.

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