Premier League
The transfer market of Liverpool keeps Rayan, a 20-year-old winger from Bournemouth, as one of its options to cover Mohamed Salah's position, with the operation cost set at 150 million euros, a figure established in a clause that will come into effect from January 2027.
Liverpool keeps Rayan on its radar
Mohamed Salah's departure left Liverpool without a natural right winger, and the summer transfer market did not completely address that position. The club brought in Víctor Muñoz for around 40 million euros and Bradley Barcola for 125 million, but both have mostly played on the left.
This situation explains why Rayan continues to be part of Andoni Iraola's planning. The Brazilian had already been linked to Liverpool during the summer, and his profile matches the need for a left-footed player capable of operating from the right.
Rayan joined Bournemouth in January 2026 from Vasco da Gama and ended his initial months in England with 5 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League matches. His contract extends until June 2031, allowing the English club to control his situation in the long term.
At the beginning of the 2026/27 season, the Brazilian has played in the first four Premier League games, all as a starter, although he is yet to score or assist in the league. He did score a goal against Lincoln City in the League Cup.
Rayan's release clause conditions Liverpool
The main obstacle for Liverpool lies in the contract. According to information from The Athletic reported by specialized media, Rayan will have a release clause of 150 million euros from January 2027, after Bournemouth blocked any potential departure during the summer of 2026.
This amount would surpass the club's current investment record set by Alexander Isak with 125 million pounds in 2025. Therefore, activating the clause would make Rayan Liverpool's most expensive signing in nominal transfer terms.
The sporting context also favors his name resurfacing in 2027. Iraola is familiar with Rayan from their time at Bournemouth, and the player has proven he can perform on the right flank, a position Liverpool still lacks a specialist in after Mohamed Salah's departure.
Currently, there is no finalized deal or formal offer for the 150 million euros. The upcoming match between Bournemouth and Liverpool on September 20 will once again put Rayan against the team that is among his potential future destinations, while the January 2027 transfer market will be the first opportunity to use the release clause.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Liverpool se vuelve loco con el sustituto de Salah
