Barcelona have reportedly made an official offer to sign Vasco da Gama winger Rayan, who Chelsea have also been interested in. The 19-year-old Brazilian has a €40 million release clause in his contract, but the La Liga champions’ offer is believed to be lower. Negotiations are said to be going well.
Joel Silva, a Vasco da Gama reporter, revealed that Barcelona “sent an official offer” and is getting closer to reaching an agreement with the Brazilian club over the highly rated young player. Even though the Blues are still focusing on bringing in young South American players, it looks like the Catalan giants have moved ahead of them in the race.
Silva’s report says that the two clubs are in “positive negotiations” over Rayan, which means that there is hope that a deal can be made. The winger is thought to be one of Vasco da Gama’s most promising players. He has already done a lot of great work for Brazil’s youth national teams and at the senior level.
Rayan’s profile and work in Brazil are the reasons why big European clubs are keeping a close eye on him. But since Barcelona made the first real move and talks are moving forward, it looks like the Spanish champions are in a better position than Chelsea to get his signature.
Chelsea Have Other Players They Want to Buy
Chelsea are linked to a growing number of other transfer targets in Europe and South America, in addition to their interest in Brazilian winger Rayan. It looks like the club’s recruitment department, which is run by Enzo Maresca, is making plans to make moves in a number of positions before the next windows.
Chelsea are said to have made a €10 million offer to Cruzeiro for 17-year-old attacking midfielder Felipe Morais in Brazil. They want to beat Barcelona to the teenager, whose release clause is said to be around €100 million. They are also said to be making a “serious effort” to sign 20-year-old Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque.
The Blues are still very interested in Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. Reports from Germany say that Chelsea and Liverpool could fight over the French international next summer. However, any deal would require a large fee because he has been playing so well in the Bundesliga.
Chelsea are keeping an eye on AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit and Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers as possible moves in 2026.