19-yo Brazilian stuns United just two months after joining new club, £86.5m bid needed to bring him to Old Trafford – report

A third Bournemouth winger has landed on Manchester United’s radar in the space of a few months. United tried to sign Antoine Semenyo from the Cherries in January, having shown a willingness to trigger his £65 million release clause. However, the Ghanaian preferred to move to Manchester City.  Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United have added Marcus Tavernier to their list of potential left-wing targets for the summer. Rayan has impressed Manchester United According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United are among a host of European powerhouses closely monitoring Bournemouth’s Brazilian wonderkid Rayan’s “early progress” on the south coast. The 19-year-old Samba sensation only joined Bournemouth from Vasco da Gama during the winter transfer window to succeed Semenyo. However, it is claimed he is already “attracting serious attention from Europe’s elite.” United are joined by Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in following Rayan, and they all have been left “hugely impressed” by the teenager’s exploits at his new club.  Bournemouth in control United were on Rayan’s trail during his time in Brazil, but it was Bournemouth who placed their trust in the raw talent of the youngster. Rayan is starting to make Bournemouth’s decision look like a masterstroke, having adapted quickly to the demands of European football. His directness, flair and decision-making in the final third have raised plenty of eyebrows. Rayan Bournemouth Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsMinutes Played Premier League7211540′ Regardless, Bournemouth are thought to be relaxed about the growing interest in their latest signing, as they inserted a significant release clause worth in the region of £86.5m into his contract at the Vitality Stadium. Furthermore, Rayan’s deal at Bournemouth runs until the summer of 2031. Given the release clause and the length of his contract, it is fair to assume any concrete movement in the summer would be unlikely. United, however, might step up their interest in Tavernier, who is reportedly valued at £40m. Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!