In recent weeks, there have been rumors about Vitor Reis, a defender for Palmeira, joining the Premier League. Nosso Palmeiras, a Brazilian tabloid, reported that Arsenal had expressed a great interest in signing the 18-year-old defender, but Liverpool would now compete with them. Numerous clubs in Europe are apparently keeping an eye on the defender, but they have not yet made an offer.
According to the report, Liverpool is considering replacing Virgil van Dijk with the gifted young defender. The Dutch international defender, who is in his 30s, is reaching the end of his contract with the team. It’s no surprise that Liverpool is considering the Brazilian; they need to start making plans for the future.
Liverpool could face Real Madrid competition for rising star
There is now no proposal on the table, and the Brazilian side is unlikely to make any deals simple. In any case, Liverpool may consider him to be Virgil van Dijk’s long-term replacement. On the other hand, Reis is being associated with Real Madrid behind the scenes at Palmeiras. That’s all they have to offer, but the Spanish powerhouses have long been snatching up Brazilian talent early, so a move for someone like Reis would make perfect sense.
It is unclear whether Palmeiras would honor the 18-year-old’s €100 million release clause in his current contract. Real Madrid and Liverpool seem to be watching the young player in any case, and there is a sense in Brazil that at least one of them will make a move for him eventually.