Manchester City have reportedly agreed €40 million personal terms with Real Madrid teenage defender Vitor Reis

Manchester City have reportedly agreed €40 million personal terms with Real Madrid teenage defender Vitor Reis

Manchester City have reportedly agreed personal terms with teenage defender Vitor Reis, who has been a long-term target for Real Madrid. The 18-year-old Brazilian defender has been identified as a top talent, and Manchester City are willing to pay up to €40 million to secure his services.

 

 

 

According to Sportskeeda, Manchester City have been in negotiations with Reis’ club, Palmeiras, and have reached an agreement on personal terms with the player. The deal is expected to be completed in the ongoing transfer window, with Manchester City eager to strengthen their squad after a disappointing first half of the season.

 

Reis has had a breakout season at Palmeiras, making 18 league appearances and two more in the Copa Libertadores. His impressive performances have caught the attention of several top European clubs, including Real Madrid, who have been linked with a move for him for much of 2024. However, it appears that Manchester City have moved quickly to secure his services, and they are now in pole position to complete the deal.

 

The signing of Reis would be a significant coup for Manchester City, who have struggled with injury problems this season. The likes of Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Nathan Ake have all spent time on the sidelines, and the addition of a talented young defender like Reis would be a major boost to the squad.

 

Manchester City’s interest in Reis is not surprising, given their history of signing talented young players from South America. The club has a strong scouting network in the region, and they have identified Reis as a potential star of the future. The fact that they have agreed on personal terms with the player suggests that they are confident of completing the deal, and they are willing to pay a significant fee to secure his services.

 

The news will come as a blow to Real Madrid, who had been hoping to sign Reis. The Spanish giants have a long history of signing talented young players, and they had identified Reis as a potential target. However, it appears that Manchester City have moved quickly to secure his services, and they are now in a strong position to complete the deal.

 

Manchester City’s move for Reis is part of their efforts to strengthen their squad in the ongoing transfer window. The club has been linked with several other players, including Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov, who is also a target for Real Madrid and Chelsea. However, it appears that Manchester City are leading the race to sign Reis, and they are confident of completing the deal in the coming days.

 

Manchester City are nearing an agreement for defender Abdukodir Khusanov and are pushing for more players

LENS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 22: Abdukodir Khusanov of Lens during the French Cup football match between RC Lens (RCL) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on December 22, 2024 in Lens, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Abdukodir Khusanov

Manchester City are close to agreeing a deal for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov.

 

City have admired the 20-year-old centre-back for some time and, as the Manchester Evening News reported last week, opted to bring forward plans to sign him amid their injury crisis. Khusanov sat out of training with Lens on Friday through illness, but it is expected that an agreement with all parties is close that will see the defender become the first signing for the Blues this month.

 

Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis is also a target, although the Brazilian club are keen to keep hold of the 18-year-old until after their participation in the Club World Cup this summer. If City do get a deal for Reis over the line as well in January, it is expected that he and Khusanov will stay with the first team squad to challenge for a starting place even if their greater value will be in the future.

 

City are also pursuing Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, but it is at the back where they have struggled since October that led to such an alarming run of just one win in 13 games in all competitions. John Stones and Ruben Dias are yet to return from the latest injuries they picked up in December, with Pep Guardiola unable to provide a timeframe in Friday’s press conference, while Manu Akanji, Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake have also missed chunks of the season as well.

 

Teenage defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey could start against Salford in the FA Cup on Saturday after being left out of the firing line following a tough start to his senior career, but in the meantime Txiki Begiristain and his team are looking to add more young centre-backs to the squad.

 

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