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Rayan has got 25 goals in 99 games since breaking through at Vasco da Gama Bournemouth 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. Latest Bournemouth news, analysis and fan views Ask about Bournemouth - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser A changing man, or change the man - Mc Cullum's reckoning Palace striker Mateta tells club he wants to leave Raducanu's 'most dispiriting' Slam display - what went wrong? Explaining the Beckham family fallout How do video and board games get from idea to reality? A modern take on Elizabeth George's hit crime novels How much exercise should you do? A changing man, or change the man - Mc Cullum's reckoning What does the future hold for LIV Golf after Koepka exit? England fans have 'every right to be annoyed, I made terrible mistake' - Brook 'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man Raducanu's 'most dispiriting' Slam display - what went wrong? Which countries are set to win extra Champions League places? NFL play-offs - how final four can make it to Super Bowl Jellyfish-inspired outfit steals show in Osaka win The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed Is a Panenka ever the right choice for a penalty? Who will win title race between Hearts, Celtic & Rangers? Man Utd's complicated relationship with Class of 92 Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure 'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph 'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now' 'Abandoned' or 'business' - was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.