​Lewis Steele rules out record-breaking Liverpool moveLewis Steele Discusses Liverpool Move for £130m Bournemouth Forward RayanLiverpool continue to be linked with AFC Bournemouth forward Rayan, although Lewis Steele has raised significant doubts about whether a deal worth £130 million could realistically happen in January.Speaking with Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Steele discussed the latest reports surrounding the Brazilian and Liverpool’s potential plans for the next transfer window.Recent reports have again linked Liverpool with Rayan, with Brazilian journalist Bruno Andrade among those credited with reporting the club’s interest. Reports this week suggest Liverpool are keeping tabs on the forward, although no approach has been made to Bournemouth.For Steele, however, the numbers immediately create a problem.“I can’t see them spending that money when they’ve just whacked £123m on Barcola less than a month ago,” he told Davis.Bournemouth Stance Could Block Liverpool MoveMoney is only part of the equation.Rayan joined Bournemouth from Vasco da Gama in January 2026 and worked under current Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during his first months in English football.Reports have subsequently suggested that Iraola remains an admirer of the Brazilian, while Liverpool have been linked with him repeatedly since the summer.Steele believes Bournemouth’s own ambitions could make a January departure particularly difficult.“I also don’t think that Bournemouth will sell in January,” he said.The reasoning centres on Bournemouth attempting to give their new manager, Marco Rose, the strongest possible squad after qualifying for European football.“I think there’s a genuine feeling at Bournemouth that they can go on and do something special this season,” Steele explained.“So that’s why the policy was slightly different this summer from them. They sold quite a lot last summer, but now they’re trying to back them.”His conclusion on Rayan was therefore clear: “I can’t see it.”£130m Release Clause Changes Rayan EquationThe reported release clause provides another fascinating element.Reports differ slightly over precisely when the clause becomes active, although multiple sources have placed its value at £130 million. Recent reporting has suggested Liverpool’s interest remains genuine, while questioning whether the club would actually pay the full amount.Steele certainly appears sceptical about Liverpool making that commitment.He also pointed towards Rayan’s start to the current campaign when assessing the possibility of such a huge transfer.“I can’t see that one in January,” Steele said. “Maybe one to talk about next summer, but I’m sure that other clubs will be looking at it as well.”He added: “I don’t actually think he’s done too much at the start of this season unless I’ve missed some.”Steele even offered a lighthearted measure of Rayan’s opening weeks.“I think h