Vasco boost: Rayan’s family cools Bournemouth links, new giant in | OneFootball

The saga involving the sale of Rayan has gained a chapter that fills Vasco da Gama fans with hope. Previously, his departure to Bournemouth seemed a matter of time, but now doubt lingers. According to journalist Gilmar Ferreira, on his blog at Extra, the player, his parents, and his agents "are not yet certain that Bournemouth's offer is as irresistible as it seems." This hesitation from the staff is celebrated internally at São Januário.

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Vasco's Gem in the Sights of Newcastle and Germans

The uncertainty about accepting an offer from a mid-level England team has opened the door for bigger fish. Newcastle, currently 8th in the Premier League and home to Brazilians Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton, emerges as a new interested party. Vasco's management awaits the formalization of this inquiry, which would place Rayan in a more robust sports project.

Besides the English, the radar points to Germany. Vasco also expects official moves from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, giants with a history of nurturing young talents and who have been speculated recently.

The Issue of Values and the Classic

For now, the offers from Zenit and Bournemouth are around 35 million euros (R$ 218 million). However, Vasco has set a floor: negotiations only start at 40 million euros (about R$ 250 million). Until this amount is reached, the club holds onto its asset.

Proof that Vasco will not easily give in is the lineup for Wednesday (21). Rested in the draw against Nova Iguaçu, Rayan is confirmed to face Flamengo at Maracanã. The Cruz-Maltino goes into the "Clássico dos Milhões" with its main offensive weapon, "not too bad for Vasco fans" who feared an early farewell.

Rayan heads to the classic against Flamengo – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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