The giant clubs of the Premier League have entered a fierce race to add Vasco da Gama’s young star Rayan to their squad.
Rayan, who is only 18 years old and is considered one of the brightest talents in Brazilian football, attracts attention as a versatile striker who can play both in the centre and on the wings.
Tottenham Hotspur stands out as one of the most serious candidates in this transfer race. The North London team have been following Rayan since the age of 16 and is aiming to add the young player to its squad. Tottenham has been observing Rayan’s potential for a long time and are showing a serious interest in making this transfer happen.
The Boy Hotspur understands It has been learned that Tottenham scouts, in particular, closely followed Rayan during Vasco da Gama’s matches against Nova Iguaçu-RJ and Flamengo. In these matches, the scouts analysed the technical skills, in-game intelligence and physical endurance of the young player in detail.
Rayan of Vasco and Lucas Freitas of Juventude fight for the ball during a Brasileirao 2024 match between Vasco and Juventude at Sao Januario Stadium on October 5, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Figueiredo/Getty Images)
Rayan’s style of play is being compared to that of former Brazilian star Adriano.
The young player, who attracts attention with his strong physique, excellent technique and mobility in the field without the ball, looks ready to play in the Premier League. In addition to Tottenham, clubs such as Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Wolves are also closely following Rayan’s situation. Vasco da Gama is said to be demanding a fee of between 25-35 million euros for the transfer of Rayan.
Our view
This is certainly the type of player Tottenham ought to be going for, and only such trivial matters, such as our league position and the certainty over the manager’s position, could cast a shadow over this type of move.
