Arsenal are among a whole host of teams who have been linked with a move for Vitor Reis in the transfer windows ahead.
The youngster has impressed ever since he made his way into the first team at Palmeiras, showing plenty of potential for the future.
With the Gunners looking to tap into that potential, Edu has already sent scouts to watch Reis ahead of a huge transfer chase.
Arsenal are joined by Liverpool and Real Madrid in their pursuit, but could face even more competition as time goes by.
But just who is Vitor Reis? Here’s a look at everything you need to know about one of football’s next big stars.
Who is Vitor Reis?
Vitor Reis is a professional football player who currently represents Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A, where he has spent his entire playing career so far.
The youngster made his way through the youth ranks with the Alviverde, where he made his professional debut in June 2024 against Fortaleza.
Vitor Reis’ age and where he was born
Reis was born on January 12, 2006, which makes him 18 years old at the time of writing and at the start of his career.
The youngster was born in the city of Sao Jose dos Campos, which is located in the south-east region of Brazil.
So far in his career, Reis has represented Brazil at youth level, featuring for the under-16s and under-17s of the national team.
What position does Vitor Reis play?
In his short career so far, Reis has played mainly as a centre-back, but he is also more than comfortably filling in at right-back.
The Brazilian wonderkid is right-footed, which means he is more suited to that side of the defence over the left.
Vitor Reis height
Reis is approximately 1.86 metres tall – which is roughly six feet and one inch tall – making him a decent height for his position on the pitch.
Vitor Reis to Arsenal transfer
According to reports from The Athletic, Arsenal made an enquiry with Palmeiras in September 2024 over a possible move for Reis.
The report claims that the Gunners are showing interest, but may have to work hard to show a possible pathway for the Brazilian in the backline.
Real Madrid have also expressed interest in the youngster, while other reports have also linked Liverpool, Chelsea and a whole host of other clubs.
Vitor Reis release clause
Reis has a contract at Palmeiras until December 2028, which keeps him at the club for the next four years.
Included in that deal, though, is a release clause that could allow clubs to swoop in and land him without negotiating with the Brazilian club.
The Athletic claims that the release clause is worth €100million [£83.3million], while the side intends to keep hold of him until at least the new Club World Cup tournament in the summer of 2025.
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