Centre-back is certainly a problem position for [Real Madrid](https://therealchamps.com/real-madrid-ready-sign-defender-personal-terms-agreed) right now. Eder Militao has picked up a serious injury for the second straight season. Not only will he be out for the foreseeable future but one also has to wonder whether he will ever be the same player again, as he continues to deal with these fitness issues,
In the absence of Militao, and following the departure of Nacho in the summer, Aurelien Tchouameni is filling in at centre-back for Real Madrid right now. That cannot, and should not, continue for long.
Will Real Madrid sign a centre-back this January or decide to wait till the summer? Time shall tell. But it looks like they have a Brazilian defender in their sights already.
As reported by [Real Madrid Exclusivo](https://www.realmadridexclusivo.com/ultima-hora/juni-calafat-rumbo-brasil-florentino-quiere-cerrar-fichaje-nuevo-militao-cueste-cueste_165752_102.html), Juni Calafat is heading to Brazil to watch one of the great promises of South American football. For now, the job of the scout will be to bring in all the information possible about Vitor Reis in order to make a decision. However, taking into account the needs of the team, this must be analysed and decided as soon as possible.
Palmeiras have developed some of the best wonderkids in football in recent years. Real Madrid signed Endrick while Estevao ended up signing with Chelsea, who he will join next summer. Reis looks set to be the next talent to join a top European club.
Real Madrid have a fantastic record when it comes to identifying and signing South American youngsters, who go on to become superstars. Names like Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Fede Valverde come to mind immediately. Hopefully things will turn out well for Endrick too.
Reis is 18 years old and has only played a bit of football for Palmeiras so far. But he seems to have already caught the eye of some of Europe's best.