Arsenal and Chelsea are set to step up their interest in teenage defender Vitor Reis,with Real Madrid also very much keen.
According toGoal Brazil, Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis continues to attract big interest from the other side of the Atlantic. The 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy has suitors like Arsenal and Chelsea ready to step up their chase, while Real Madrid is already considering making a January move.
Arsenal and Chelsea have proved their worth as two of the biggest teams in England, as they are not collectively ready to battle it out for the same transfer target. The player in question here is Vitor Reis, the 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy, who plays as a defender for Palmeiras.
The teenager has become a key player for Palmeiras as there’s significant speculation about his future away from the Brazilian club.Arsenal and Chelsea have watched him previously, and now, the London duo are ready to step up theirchase for the teenager.
Starting with Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has been looking to bolster his otherwise formidable defence with a young prospect. He might see the idea of bringing in Reis as a good option to provide backup to the likes of William Saliba. The presence of a healthy Brazilian contingent at the north London club could work in their favour in the chase for Reis.
Chelsea on the other handhave been looking at the best young talentsfrom around, and Reis will have emerged on their radar a while back. There are other big clubs in the race, but the Blues have an attractive enough project that suits young emerging stars which could lure in a player like the 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy.
Real Madrid are interested in Vitor Reis
While Arsenal and Chelsea are vying for Reis, the report does state that there have been no talks on going with any club regarding a move.Real Madrid are among those chasing him, and it appears they could be ready to make a winter move for the emerging defender.
Real Madrid is having defensive injury problems this season, and Florentino Perez might feel this could be the right time to add a player like Reis. The price point associated with the Palmeiras star remains unknown at this point, but the Brazilian side is known for its high selling rate, and hence, they will demand significantly for the teenage centre-back.