The competition for Vasco da Gama forward Rayan Vitor is heating up, with Chelsea and Brighton now entering the frame alongside Tottenham Hotspur.

According to reports from Brazil, the two Premier League clubs have begun closely tracking the teenager’s progress after a standout 2025 campaign.

Rayan, still only 18, has established himself as a regular starter under Fernando Diniz and is quickly building a reputation as one of Vasco’s brightest prospects.

Tottenham had previously been leading the chase, sending scouts to Brazil to monitor him in action.

Spurs have even sought clarity from the Brazilian FA regarding his prospects of a senior national team call-up, an important step in ensuring he qualifies for a work permit should they make a formal bid.

Growing competition for Rayan Vitor

The emergence of Chelsea and Brighton as contenders makes the battle for Rayan more intense.

Both clubs have shown a willingness to invest in young South American talent in recent years, and the Vasco striker fits that profile perfectly.

Interest in Rayan is not limited to England. Zenit Saint Petersburg have already submitted an offer, while Barcelona have also monitored him.

The growing list of admirers underlines the sense that a move to Europe is only a matter of time.

For now, Vasco da Gama remain keen to keep hold of their starlet, but with competition rising and scouts watching closely, the pressure could soon mount.

Whether he ends up in the Premier League, Russia, or Spain, Rayan looks destined to be one of the next Brazilian talents to make the leap across the Atlantic.