A 19-year-old Brazilian who has already shocked the Premier League sits at the top of Liverpool’s long-term wishlist for the right wing. The problem? His release clause does not become active until next year.
Rayan, the left-footed right winger who arrived at Bournemouth from Vasco da Gama at the end of January, has made an immediate impression. In just 15 Premier League appearances he has scored five goals and provided two assists – numbers that have quickly turned heads at the top of the English game. According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, the teenager is viewed as the “dream target” for Andoni Iraola’s side. A move this summer, however, is considered highly unlikely.
The reason is contractual. Rayan’s release clause is reported at €100 million (approximately £85.7–86 million) and does not kick in until 2027. Earlier reporting from The Athletic had suggested a higher figure of €150 million from January 2027, with the possibility that the fee could drop in the following summer window. The structure echoes the mechanism previously negotiated into Antoine Semenyo’s Bournemouth contract, where the fee varied depending on the timing of any departure.
Liverpool’s interest is easy to understand. Iraola worked closely with Rayan during his final months on the south coast before taking the Anfield job. With Mohamed Salah having departed and a clear vacancy on the right flank, the connection is obvious. The club has already tested the market: a €100 million bid for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande was rejected as the Ivorian edges towards Real Madrid. Attention has since shifted to Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, with an opening offer in the region of £80 million being prepared after the Frenchman declined a new contract. Barcola can operate across the forward line, but he is not a natural right winger.
In the short term Liverpool appear prepared to manage. Rio Ngumoha is expected to feature on both flanks, while Federico Chiesa has made clear his desire to stay and compete for a place. That interim plan may buy time until Rayan’s clause becomes live.
The Brazilian’s early Premier League output suggests the wait could be worthwhile. At 19 he has already shown the directness, finishing and decision-making required at this level. For a Liverpool side reshaping its attacking options under a new manager, the long-term appeal is clear. The only obstacle is the calendar: the dream target exists, the price is known, but the release clause remains locked until 2027.