Roma done deal for El Aynaoui, but Rios and Ferguson talks continue | OneFootball

Neil El Aynaoui is set to join Roma for €25m, but the Giallorossi remain in talks for Richard Ríos, Wesley and Evan Ferguson.

Roma are set to complete their first summer signing, welcoming Lens midfielder El Aynaoui for €25m plus add-ons.

This doesn’t mean the Giallorossi won’t also try to sign Rios from Palmeiras.

Roma must make Rios decision after El Aynaoui agreement

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 23: Richard Rios #8 of Palmeiras walks out of the tunnel prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and SE Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium on June 23, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

The Brazilian club have reiterated that the minimum price tag for their midfielder is €30m, which means the Giallorossi’s latest proposals around €25/27m plus add-ons won’t satisfy their demands.

FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 22: Neil El Aynaoui of RC Lens controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 knockout round play-offs second leg match between Sport-Club Freiburg and RC Lens at Europa-Park Stadion on February 22, 2024 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. (Photo by Oliver Hardt/Getty Images)

Now, it’s up to Roma to decide whether to match Palmeiras’ requests. The Serie A side are aware that they can only sign Rios if they offer a fixed €30m fee.

Roma continue Ferguson and Wesley talks

DUBLIN, IRELAND – MARCH 23: Evan Ferguson of Republic of Ireland celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B/C Play-offs Second Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria at Aviva Stadium on March 23, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

In the meantime, Brazilian right-back Wesley is still waiting for an agreement between his club Flamengo and Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

The Giallorossi have recently submitted an improved offer and could send a third proposal as well, should Flamengo ask for more money.

Roma are also busy in the attacking department as they are working to finalise Ferguson’s loan move from Brighton.