Liverpool and Man Utd locking horns to sign "powerful" £86.5m Premier League star - report

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Rayan is described in the update as “one of the standout young talents in Brazilian football last season”, highlighting what a big prospect he is. He even recently received a call-up to Brazil’s senior squad, with manager Carlo Ancelotti speaking highly of him and not ruling out a place in the 2026 World Cup squad: “He’s performed very well in a difficult league like the Premier League.

I believe he’s young and that he’s a future star for the national team. I don’t know if he’ll be in the next World Cup squad, but based on what he’s doing, he deserves to be on the technical committee’s list.” A right winger by trade, Rayan could be seen as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, should the Liverpool legend depart in the summer window, but his versatility also means he can shine on the left flank, too.

He isn’t yet the finished article, by any means, but he has taken to English football with impressive ease and could grow into an elite attacking player as the years pass. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.