17 Jul 2026 15:09:04
Capology still have Rayan's release clause as £87m. Searching online it says that was the early speculation but it wouldn't come into effect until summer 2027. Reports also of a £130m release clause active from Jan 2027. Not sure which one is correct but Iraola surely knows. If we could get Barcola and Rayan for £200m that would be great business.
17 Jul 2026 15:19:29
The £87m is closer to the mark, and Bournemouth would sell for around that regardless of it being active or not. Even my source down on the South Coast doesn't understand where the £130m reports come from.
17 Jul 2026 15:31:07
Yeah, the £130m made little sense.
I can see a deal around £70-£75m plus achievable addons if we go for Rayan.
17 Jul 2026 15:49:15
In this market I think that would be a sensible buy. Small sample size, but we know he can cut it in Prem, and he has a huge margin for improvement. At the fees being quoted for other options, this feels like a no brainer to me.
17 Jul 2026 15:49:57
Rayan and Barcola for £200m is great business? Barcola's second choice for PSG, and Rayan's scored 1 goal per month since joining the Prem. Am I missing something here?
17 Jul 2026 16:06:53
Yeah, you are Chewy.
If you think about it long enough, you may just discover it. :-)
17 Jul 2026 16:35:46
I don't always agree with Chewy, but I too am erring on the side of caution with this, particularly Rayan. Thinking about it, particularly Barcola as well.
17 Jul 2026 16:46:21
Barcola not for me, Hughes must be saving his gems for his new club when he leaves.
17 Jul 2026 17:43:11
Have a terrible feeling about spending 200m on Rayan and Barcola.
17 Jul 2026 16:39:40
Thefields.Is your contact down south none other then Cowboy Crookie the Crookmeister hahahahaha