Tottenham Hotspur are extremely keen on securing the services of a Brazilian starlet, but contradictory claims are now being made in South America about the player’s availability in January.
Over recent weeks, Spurs Web has relayed several reports stating that Tottenham’s scouts have made trips to Brazil to watch Vasco Da Gama winger Rayan.
The teenager is thought to have a release clause of €40m (£34.3m) in his contract, but it has emerged over recent days that Spurs could face competition from the likes of Chelsea and Brighton for Rayan’s signature.
Some sources have said that Tottenham have done groundwork on securing a work permit for Rayan ahead of a potential January transfer.
Vasco Da Gama make a decision on Tottenham target Rayan
Portuguese newspaper O Dia has now handed the Lilywhites a boost by revealing what the latest stance of the Brazilian club is on the 19-year-old.
The report says that Vasco now expects the winger to leave at the end of the calendar year as the interest in his services grows.
In fact, the outlet claims that they have already started planning for next season without Rayan and have set out the financial framework for a deal in January.
It is asserted that Vasco are ready to listen to offers starting at €30m (£25.7m), but some sources believe that a deal can be completed at €20m (£17.1m) plus another €5m (£4.3m) in performance-related bonuses
Contrary claim made about Vasco’s stance on Spurs target Rayan
However, the information in the above report has been contradicted by journalist Jorge Nicola on his YouTube channel.
Nicola says Vasco president Pedrinho is working on a new contract renewal for Rayan to prevent Spurs and other European clubs from poaching the winger.
Vasco aim to extend the teenager’s contract and intend to increase his release clause from €40m (£34.3m) to between €50m (£43.5m) and €60m (£52.2m).
The Brazilian club are allegedly prepared to make the Tottenham Hotspur target their highest earner to prevent him from leaving during the upcoming transfer window.
Nicola adds that Spurs and several other European clubs would be ready to pay €30m (£25.7m) for Rayan.