Brighton are looking to win the race for the signature of Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid target Vitor Reis with a £25 million deal.
Vitor Reis’ sensational rise at Palmeiras has put him on the radar of multiple top clubs from across Europe. Some of the biggest clubs are after his signature but according to a report from TBR, Brighton are looking to steal a march on others and sign him for £25 million this month.
Reis has come up the ranks at Palmeiras at some pace. He got promoted to their first team last summer and already has 22 first-team appearances. The teenage defensive sensation is regarded as one of the best young defenders in the world and he seems destined for greatness.
European giants want to sign Vitor Reis
His impressive rise along with his massive potential has attracted the attention of clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal as well as Chelsea. Los Blancos are constantly on the lookout for young stars from South America to further bolster their squad which already has some of the best talents from that part of the world.
They seek defensive reinforcement and Reis could be a great long-term acquisition. The Gunners are looking to add more depth at the back and the Brazilian youth international could be an ideal fit for their ambitious project. Meanwhile, the 18-year-old is a perfect fit for Chelsea who focus on signing the best young stars.
While all three clubs have been monitoring him and are keen on signing him, they have been previously informed that they might have to wait until the summer to get their hands on him as Palmeiras want him to be a part of their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
Brighton look to win the race for Reis
With Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid not making any concrete moves, Brighton are looking to take the lead in the pursuit of the young Brazilian defender. They have already initiated talks with Palmeiras about a potential transfer and believe a fee of around £25 million could get the job done.
The Seagulls were in the stands to watch him in action back in October, a game where Arsenal and Chelsea scouts also did their homework. With the giants looking to wait until the summer, the Seagulls are pushing hard to bring him to the Premier League in the ongoing window.
It will be interesting to see if they can convince Palmeiras to sell. The player could be excited to join Brighton as he can get regular first-team action at the American Express Stadium and it could prove to be a launch pad for him in Europe.
