Manchester City are all set to win the race for the services of Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid defensive target Vitor Reis.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, Manchester City are closing in on Vitor Reis. The Premier League giants have been working on a potential transfer for some time and they are all set to beat Arsenal, Chelsea as well as Real Madrid in the race to his signature.
Reis has come up the ranks at Palmeiras. He has made quite a name for himself on his way up. The 18-year-old got promoted to their first team last summer and already has 22 senior appearances to his name.
The Brazilian youth international is quite highly rated in that part of the world. He is considered to be one of the best young defenders in the world and clubs from across Europe have been monitoring him for some time now.
Real Madrid are always on the lookout for players who can further bolster their squad. They have already added quite a few South American stars to their team and Reis is quite high on their wishlist as they look to reinforce their backline.
Chelsea’s transfer policy revolves around signing the best young players and the teenage defensive sensation is an ideal fit for them. The Gunners already have a strong defensive base but they want to further strengthen their rotation and Reis could be a great investment for the long run.
City make moves to sign Reis
All three clubs have enquired about the possibility of signing the 18-year-old but it seems Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have already stolen a march on their rivals. City seek more quality and depth at the back and they have been working hard to lure Reis to their club.
The Manchester-based club are preparing an opening bid of €40 million and they are optimistic about securing his services. Palmeiras are open to accepting their offers because Reis already has a verbal agreement in place with the English club regarding personal terms.
City’s offer will result in a massive financial boost for the Brazilian outfit and it should be good enough to beat the competition to his signature.
