According to a report from The i Paper, Andoni Iraola wants to reunite with Bournemouth attacker Rayan following his appointment as Liverpool's new head coach for the 2026-27 season. The report suggests that Iraola's appointment as Arne Slot’s replacement has created an opportunity for a potential move. It is also reported that Iraola has a high opinion of Rayan and was an important figure in Bournemouth’s decision to sign him during the recent winter transfer window, which could assist Liverpool's attempt to bring him to Anfield. Rayan will require a significant transfer fee, and the report confirms that a €150 million release clause will be active in January 2027. Bournemouth intend to keep Rayan this summer, and a deal will not occur until January at the earliest.

Alex Smith informed ThisisAnfield that Bournemouth is aware that three of their players, Alex Scott, Junior Kroupi, and Rayan, will be subject to interest this summer. Smith also said he anticipates that in the next one or two months, numerous newspaper reports will emerge claiming Liverpool is interested in at least one of these players. He stated that Bournemouth has a firm position on these players, and that significant fees would be required for Scott (£60m), Rayan (£87m), and Kroupi (up to £100m). Smith also mentioned that, based on information he has received, Bournemouth's perspective is that the players are not for sale. He clarified that Rayan's €100 million release clause only becomes active next summer.

According to Team Talk, Liverpool are interested in acquiring Rayan from Bournemouth. Rayan was signed by Bournemouth for an initial £24.7million in January and has a five-and-a-half-year contract. It is widely reported that a €100million release clause was inserted into his contract. Liverpool have a good relationship with Bournemouth, but persuading them to sell a player who signed recently is a separate issue.

Liverpool is considering Bournemouth's Brazilian winger Rayan as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. Sources on March 18 reported that Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain have been impressed by the 19-year-old's performances. It is suggested by sources that he could eventually leave for approximately €100m, but Bournemouth is expected to retain him for at least one more season.