Liverpool news: Reds told to stump up £130m as club left ‘surprised’ by transfer development

Liverpool have reportedly learned they must trigger a £130m release clause to sign Bournemouth forward Rayan. The 20-year-old's clause becomes active in 2027, with his contract running until 2031. Bournemouth will reportedly refuse to lower the valuation despite manager Andoni Iraola's prior relationship with the player. Reports indicate Liverpool are unlikely to pay the fee after spending £123m on Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola.

Meanwhile, Genk director of football Dimitri de Conde expressed shock over Liverpool's rapid £30m permanent signing of teenage goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans. The Belgian shot-stopper was immediately loaned back to Genk for the season.