Liverpool eyeing move for Iraola favourite in January

Liverpool are planning to pursue Bournemouth winger Rayan in the January window, according to EyeFootball. The move has emerged after the club bolstered their attack in the summer and failed with earlier wide signing bids.

WHAT HAPPENED
Liverpool added Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz to their frontline over the summer but were unsuccessful in attempts to sign Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh. Those two players are said to be unlikely to be available at the start of the new year, prompting the Reds to turn their attention to alternative targets — with Rayan now under consideration.

KEY CONTEXT
Rayan joined Bournemouth from Vasco Da Gama at the start of 2026 and has made a strong start to his Cherries career. The report credits Andoni Iraola with helping bring Rayan to Bournemouth. Liverpool are now reportedly considering the winger as a January transfer target.

BOURNEMOUTH POSITION AND VALUATION
Bournemouth have no desire to sell their youngster mid-season, and they value him highly. The Cherries believe Rayan is worth at least £80m, and EyeFootball notes the fee could be considerably higher for a mid-season transfer.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Liverpool are reported to be considering a January approach, but any move would have to overcome Bournemouth’s reluctance to sell and the significant valuation placed on the player.

Source: EyeFootball