Arsenal are set to strengthen their squad this summer following a successful Premier League title-winning campaign under manager Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners have identified reinforcing the right wing as a key priority heading into the 2026/27 season, according to reports from Caught Offside.
Bournemouth’s teenage winger Rayan has emerged as Arsenal’s primary target to address that positional need at the Emirates Stadium.
The 19-year-old joined Bournemouth from Brazilian club Vasco de Gama in January and wasted no time making a significant impression in the Premier League.
Rayan scored seven goals and contributed two assists in just six months, drawing widespread praise and attracting interest from some of the division’s biggest clubs.
His rapid adaptation to English football also earned him a senior call-up to the Brazilian national team ahead of the World Cup, further cementing his reputation as one of the game’s most exciting young talents.
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has been credited with helping Rayan thrive, with the winger’s performances under him driving his market value up to £70 million.
Arsenal currently have Bukayo Saka as their first-choice right winger, with Noni Madueke serving as backup, but reports suggest Arteta believes there is clear room for improvement in that area of the pitch.
Standing at over six feet tall, Rayan brings not only explosive pace and strong dribbling ability but also aerial prowess that is relatively rare for a player operating in wide attacking positions.
Arsenal will need to decide whether they are willing to meet Bournemouth’s £70 million valuation, while Rayan himself would need to be open to making the move to London despite potentially facing limited playing time initially.
His combination of physicality, technical quality, and proven goal threat in a short space of time makes him a genuinely compelling option for a club with top-four European ambitions.
If the deal were to progress, it would represent one of the more exciting and forward-thinking pieces of business in Arsenal’s summer transfer window.