Aston Villa, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy Rayan Vitor Simplicio Rocha from Vasco da Gama.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Rayan Vitor Simplicio Rocha has garnered a market in the Premier League with his exploits for Vasco da Gama. Aston Villa, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Brazilian attacking sensation in the summer transfer window.
The ever-rising stock of Rayan Vitor Simplicio Rocha
Rayan Vitor Simplicio Rocha has established himself as one of the best young prospects in his homeland since breaking into the first-team squad at Vasco da Gama. A native of Rio de Janeiro, the teenage sensation has spent his formative years with Vasco da Gama, joining the club as a six-year-old in 2012.
The 18-year-old progressed through the ranks at Vasco da Gama before breaking into the first-team squad. The teenage sensation made his senior bow for the Brazilian club in 2023, and he has risen in stature in the last 18 months while drawing comparisons with Adriano, turning out 47 times thus far while chipping in with five goals and one assist. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has alerted Aston Villa, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
High in demand
Aston Villa will dip into the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. In addition, Leon Bailey is a target for Tottenham and other Premier League clubs. So, the Brazilian attacking sensation has emerged on Aston Villa’s radar.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Rayan Vitor Simplicio Rocha makes sense. The Reds are in a spot of bother over Mohamed Salah’s future. In addition, Luis Diaz has emerged on Barcelona’s radar. So, the South American sensation is a viable target for Liverpool. As for Tottenham Hotspur, Richarlison will likely part ways with the North London club in the summer transfer window.
In addition, Timo Werner will return to RB Leipzig after the 2024/25 season ends. So, the Vasco da Gama wonderkid is an option worth considering for Tottenham. Meanwhile, Newcastle United will aim to fill the vacancy Miguel Almiron created with his departure from St. James’ Park in the winter transfer window.
With Rayan’s stock soaring in the last few years, it is hardly surprising that Premier League clubs are keen on signing him. It will be interesting to see where the 18-year-old Brazilian attacking sensation lands amid his links with Aston Villa, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United and comparisons to Adriano.
