Tue Dec 17 20:29:29 UTC 2024: ## Inter Milan Join Race for Palmeiras’ Brazilian Wonderkid Defender

**MILAN, ITALY** – Inter Milan have entered the bidding war for highly-rated Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis, according to reports. The 18-year-old, who’s already attracting interest from European giants like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea, is seen as a potential replacement for either Francesco Acerbi or Stefan De Vrij, whose futures at Inter are uncertain.

While Real Madrid have already made an initial offer, Inter have begun preliminary inquiries about the young center-back, who boasts a €100 million release clause and a €40 million price tag set by Palmeiras. The Brazilian club, however, is reportedly unwilling to sell Reis in the January transfer window.

Reis, who debuted for Palmeiras last June and has made 22 appearances this season, has been compared to Thiago Silva. His impressive performances have prompted Inter to consider a significant investment, a departure from their recent strategy of focusing on free transfers and reinvesting sale proceeds. The club is expected to keep one experienced defender to mentor Reis. De Vrij is currently favored to remain, given his age and fitness compared to Acerbi.

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