Manchester City have agreed on personal terms with a young defender as they move quickly in the market | OneFootball

Late last night reports emerged that Manchester City were moving quickly to sign young centre-back Vitor Reis. The Palmeiras defender is considered one of South America’s top young defensive prospects. Now a new report indicates that City have agreed on personal terms with the Brazilian defender. This news shows just how determined Manchester City are to sign the 18-year-old.

Fabrizio Romano has reported on X that Manchester City have agreed on personal terms with Vitor Reis and his agent. Romano further reports that Reis has given the green light to move to the world champions. Furthermore, Fabrizio Romano adds that negotiations between City and Palmeiras are underway. A fee of around €40 million is close to being agreed between the two clubs as City moves quickly to wrap up a deal for the Palmeiras defender.

Manchester City are eager to sign Vitor Reis before a bidding war erupts for the Brazilian.

Fabrizio Romano’s report shows that the Premier League champions are moving quickly to complete a deal for Vitor Reis. The young centre-back has quickly risen to prominence during his time as Palmeiras. A report from transfermarkt.com indicates that Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid have all shown an interest in signing Reis. Their report adds that Brighton had also begun talks with Palmeiras to sign one of their prized assets. But it seems that Manchester City have stolen a march on their rivals.

Vitor Reis has quickly risen to prominence with Palmeiras. He possesses skills that are well beyond his age and he is also a versatile player. As per transfer market.com’s report the Brazilian defender can play at centre-back or right-back. He is also good on the ball, and his decision-making is elite for such a young player. This, coupled with his technical and tactical ability, makes him a tantalising defensive prospect.

It is clear to see why Manchester City are so eager to quickly wrap up a deal for Vitor Reis. Based on Fabrizio Romano’s new report City aren’t wasting any time in their efforts to sign Reis. It is becoming a fast developing story and one to watch for over the coming days.