Tottenham and Aston Villa Battle for Vasco Star Rayan

For Vasco da Gama's highly regarded forward Rayan, Tottenham and Aston Villa are still very much in the running. According to recent sources from Brazil, the Rio de Janeiro club is getting ready for both his possible exit and the prospect of extending his contract. At São Januário, the 19-year-old's future has taken centre stage, according to the Portuguese newspaper O Dia. The board now believes it is more likely that he will go before the year is over. They have already outlined the deal's financial structure.

Vasco are ready to open talks for offers starting at €30m (£25.7m), but sources claim a transfer could realistically be closed at €20m (£17.1m) plus another €5m (£4.3m) in performance-related bonuses. The club privately admit that Rayan’s presence in 2026 is improbable, and they have begun planning the next season without him.