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Getty ImagesBournemouth are closing in on a move worth about £30.6m for Vasco da Gama striker Rayan.
The 19‑year‑old Brazilian is keen to join the Premier League to further his development, while there has also been interest from other European sides.
There is now increased optimism at the Vitality Stadium that they can secure Rayan as a replacement for star attacker Antoine Semenyo, who joined Manchester City for around £65m last week.
If the transfer is finalised, it would be Bournemouth‘s joint-second biggest transfer behind only the £32m move to sign fellow striker Evanilson from Porto in 2024.
Rayan is primarily a left‑footed centre‑forward but can play on either flank. The Brazil under-20 international scored 14 goals in 34 Brazilian top‑flight matches last season.
Bournemouth have been one of the busiest clubs during the winter transfer window, having signed Hungary midfielder Alex Toth for £10.4m from Ferencvaros on Tuesday.
They are also in talks to sign Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas on an initial loan with an obligation to buy.
