The medical for Vasco da Gama striker Rayan at Bournemouth is reportedly facing delay as the deal drags on despite being near completion.

Latest reports suggest Rayan’s medical has been delayed, meaning Bournemouth are growing in frustration due to not yet being able to finalise the signing of the Brazilian forward.

Newcastle have also been in the hunt for Rayan‘s signature, and it could be that they’re working to hijack the deal.

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has denied this, however, with the 48-year-old saying there was no truth to talk of his side rivalling Bournemouth for Rayan.

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“There’s no truth in that,” Howe said when asked about Rayan.

Rayan celebrates a goal for Vasco da Gama (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

Newcastle fans will no doubt be hoping their club can strengthen up front this January, but it seems Bournemouth are probably still the favourites to land the talented teenager.

The Cherries will hope these delays don’t drag on for too much longer, but all in all it looks like NUFC will have to find an alternative to strengthen their attack.

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