Bournemouth are already shaping their market strategy around Kendry Páez. The Cherries see the teenager as a serious alternative while talks for Brazilian forward Rayan remain complicated.
According to UOL, Bournemouth are closely monitoring Páez’s situation after a difficult spell at Strasbourg.
The Ecuador international belongs to Chelsea and has struggled to adapt in France. That scenario has opened a potential window for movement. From Bournemouth’s point of view, this is not simply a fallback option. Páez fits the club’s broader recruitment logic.
Internally, Bournemouth view Páez as a high-ceiling player with senior experience despite his age. He already has caps for Ecuador and has tasted European football. Even so, his Strasbourg loan has yet to deliver the expected impact. That background sets him apart from a raw South American arrival and strengthens his appeal for Bournemouth.
This conversation may gain momentum as the Cherries continue to hit obstacles in negotiations with Vasco da Gama over Rayan. UOL report that Bournemouth have set a clear deadline. If no agreement is reached this week, the club are ready to walk away. In that case, Chelsea’s Kendry Páez becomes their clear Plan B.
For now, Bournemouth are acting calmly. The club will decide whether to move decisively for Páez or reassess their options. That choice should become clearer in the coming days, but the Ecuadorian is firmly on the table.