Newcastle and Nottingham Forest target Rayo Vallecano's Andrei Rațiu
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are pursuing Andrei Rațiu, a defender from Rayo Vallecano, as interest grows in the Romanian international. Rațiu recently completed an impressive season with Rayo, appearing in 50 matches and contributing one goal and four assists. His performances have attracted attention from several clubs, including potential interest from Barcelona. Both Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation closely.
- •Rațiu played 50 matches for Rayo Vallecano last season.
- •He contributed one goal and four assists from right-back.
- •Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are interested in signing him.
- •There was also interest from Barcelona previously.
- •Rațiu is a Romanian international with substantial club experience.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle & Nottingham Forest join hunt for Rayo Vallecano star
"A pair of Premier League clubs have set their sights on the signature of a leading member of the defensive ranks at Spanish outfit Rayo Vallecano.This comes amid mounting interest in the services of A...
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