Liverpool are keeping tabs on Bournemouth star Rayan as manager Andoni Iraola continues to search for a specialist right-winger, according to a report, as the club’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), learn whether Bayern Munich will sell Michael Olise.
Liverpool Retain Interest in Bournemouth Forward Rayan
On July 16, Graeme Bailey, who serves as TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, shared that the Reds held an interest in acquiring Rayan from Bournemouth. At that time, we brought you the exclusive update that Liverpool had put forward enquiries regarding a potential transfer for the 20-year-old right-winger from Brazil. Informants shared with us back then that Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola himself was eager to secure Rayan, having previously managed him during their time together at Bournemouth. The Reds were looking for a right-winger at the time to replace the departed Mohamed Salah. During the summer transfer window, Liverpool ultimately decided against bringing in a right-winger, instead choosing to invest £123million to secure Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
While Barcola played as a right winger against Atletico Madrid at Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, the 24-year-old favours playing on the left. Football Insider has recently stated that the Merseyside club maintain their desire to sign Rayan, with Iraola actively searching for wide players to bolster the right flank. The recent publication has validated our previous summer updates regarding the manager’s strong admiration for the 20-year-old. Journalist Pete O’Rourke further added: “There’s obvious links between Rayan and the Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola. “Iraola was at Bournemouth when they signed him, and obviously he made a massive impact there, he got seven goal contributions in 15 games which is pretty good going.”
Did you know? Rayan made a massive impact at Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola, getting seven goal contributions in 15 games.
Financial Hurdles and the Projected Release Clause
It will not be an easy or cheap deal for Liverpool to pull off, though. According to information shared with us by informants, Bournemouth’s contract with Rayan contains a £130million release clause that becomes operational in 2027. Meeting that valuation would instantly position Rayan as the most expensive acquisition in the history of the Premier League. Alexander Isak and Enzo Fernandez are the joint most expensive players ever in the Premier League.
In the summer of 2025, Liverpool paid Newcastle United £125m for Isak, and Manchester City matched that exact figure this summer to bring Fernandez in from Chelsea. O’Rourke further added: “That release clause would probably be a bit expensive for Liverpool, but I’m sure he is a player that’s on their list because of the obvious links between the manager and the player as well.”
Bayern Munich Rule Out Michael Olise Transfer
While the club continues monitoring Rayan, the Reds have encountered a setback regarding their interest in acquiring Michael Olise. Even though Liverpool have spent a considerable time admiring the French international winger as a potential successor to Salah, Bayern Munich harbor zero intentions of letting him depart during the January transfer window.
Bild journalist Christian Falk wrote on his website, CFBayernInsider, on September 11: “It is NOT TRUE: Bayern would consider selling Michael Olise in January if the right offer came in. “There is absolutely no chance of selling the Frenchman in the January transfer window. “Bayern are not a club that normally deals in the winter; they won’t sell any players they need for their season. “They want to win the Champions League this year. “So, there’ll be no amount where Bayern could be persuaded into parting ways with Olise early. “The former Crystal Palace man will play for Bayern Munich for sure this season and there’s no chance to get him. “Not for Real Madrid, PSG or any Premier League club. “He will stay put.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Rayan’s release clause?
Information provided to us indicates that Rayan’s current Bournemouth deal features a £130million release clause set to take effect in 2027.
Why are Liverpool linked with Rayan?
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola previously worked with him at Bournemouth, and Iraola is a big fan of the 20-year-old Brazil international right-winger.
Can Liverpool sign Michael Olise in January?
No. According to Bild journalist Christian Falk, there is absolutely no chance of selling the Frenchman in the January transfer window.
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