The future of Neil El Ayanoui, midfielder of RC Lens, is currently uncertain despite an agreement in principle for a five-year contract with AS Rome. The player seems to have found a common ground with the Italian club regarding the terms of the contract, including a significant improvement in his salary. However, the transfer remains blocked due to persistent disagreements over the financial value of the player. AS Rome, faithful to its strategy, refuses to give in to the salary demands of RC Lens, suggesting that it is exploring other options to strengthen its field environment.

The position of RC Lens is firm: the club now demands more than 25 million euros to free Neil El Ayanoui, aware of the sharp increase in its value after a remarkable season. His performances, including 8 goals and a decisive pass in 26 appearances, attracted the attention of the Serie A and the Premier League. The Lens leaders, who have not needed to sell players since last winter and are aware of the growing value of their player, are not willing to sell it at a lower price than they think is right.

The current strategy seems to be to wait and maintain a tense negotiation with RC Lens, in the hope of forcing the club to accept a more advantageous offer for AS Rome. This situation, which is expected to be complex, could potentially affect the summer course for RC Lens. It remains to be seen whether this situation of blocking can be resolved amicably, or whether it risks stretching and compromising the plans of the French club.

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