Real Madrid could miss out on long-time transfer target to Brighton | OneFootball

La Liga giants Real Madrid could well find themselves beaten to the punch in the race for Palmeiras talent and long-time transfer target Vitor Reis.

That’s according to The Athletic, who have on Friday confirmed that Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion are pushing hard for the signature of the defender.

Reis has for his part long seen his name prove a prominent one in the transfer headlines in Spain.

This comes after the 18-year-old was earmarked as one option to reinforce the heart of Real Madrid’s backline for the long-term.

In turn, the latest word stemming from the media on Friday will no doubt mark a source of concern for Florentino Pérez and co.

As per a report from The Athletic:

‘Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to conclude a deal to buy teenage central defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras.’

It is also reiterated that Arsenal and Real Madrid are long-term admirers of the Brazilian, whom Palmeiras are ‘reluctant’ to allow to depart this month.

Nevertheless, Brighton are pushing hard to strike a deal, with further updates on the situation expected over the days ahead.

Conor Laird – GSFN