Overview
- Liverpool renewed internal enquiries about Rayan on Monday and spoke with new manager Andoni Iraola, who previously coached the player at Bournemouth and rates his potential highly.
- Rayan, 19, scored five goals and provided two assists in 13 Premier League starts after joining Bournemouth from Vasco da Gama and earned a Brazil call-up at the 2026 World Cup.
- Bournemouth has told clubs it does not intend to sell Rayan this season and controls his future because a £130 million release clause can only be triggered from 2027.
- Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also tracking Rayan, and Liverpool is weighing other targets such as Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola as contingency options.
- Given Bournemouth’s stance and heavy competition, an immediate transfer looks unlikely this window and Liverpool will likely keep Rayan on its longlist while pursuing alternative signings to rebuild its attack.