Arsenal and Chelsea scouted Liverpool and Real Madrid defensive target Vitor Reis this weekend ahead of a potential transfer.
The impressive rise of Vitor Reis has resulted in a lot of interest from across Europe. Multiple top clubs are keen on securing his services and according to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Arsenal and Chelsea scouts travelled to Brazil to watch the young defensive sensation in action.
He has made quite a name for himself while coming up the ranks at Palmeiras. The teenager was promoted to their first team last summer, and he has already racked up 17 appearances for their first-team. His performances at the youth level for club and country along with his recent exploits at the senior level have put him on the wishlist of some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Real Madrid and Liverpool’s interest in Vitor Reis
Real Madrid and Liverpool are two clubs who have been linked with the defensive sensation for a while now. With David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger in the final phase of their careers and Nacho no longer at the club, Los Blancos are looking for a young centre-back who can help them in the long run.
The Merengues feel Vitor Ries has all the qualities to succeed at the club, and they have been monitoring him for a while now. With Virgil van Dijk’s contract running out, Liverpool are also planning for life without their defensive mainstay. While they will look for a well-established figure, the Palmeiras sensation is also on their radar.
Arsenal and Chelsea scout the Palmeiras gem
Liverpool have been monitoring him for much of this year and were in the stands of Allianz Parque to watch the defensive sensation in action against Fortaleza. But, the Reds were not alone, as Arsenal and Chelsea scouts were also keeping an eye on the 18-year-old centre-back.
The Gunners have been monitoring him for a long time. While they do have a solid defensive base, they seek depth and are looking to prepare for the long run by signing the Palmeiras gem, who has been tipped to be the next Brazil skipper even though he is yet to make his debut for the national team.
Chelsea’s new project revolves around the best young players, and their representatives were in the stands to monitor the young centre-back ahead of a potential move. While they have been doing wonders under Enzo Maresca, they seek more quality at the back and the teenager could help solve a few of their problems at the back.
People at the West London club are huge admirers of the young sensation, and they could soon try to lure him away from Brazil. With Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Real Madrid vying for the youngster’s signature, it will be interesting to see where he lands next.