Brighton have made an offer of around £23m for Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis as the club look to bring in new reinforcements during the January transfer window.
The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the best defensive prospects in South America and is attracting interest from a host of club’s from around Europe and the Premier League.
Brighton have enjoyed a strong first half of the season under new manager Fabian Hurzeler with the club currently sitting 10th in the Premier League standings and have ambitions to climb up the standings.
They are now targeting a move for Reis who has impressed after breaking into Palmeiras’ first-team with the Brazilian youngster making 18 Serie A appearances this season.
However, the two clubs are currently adrift in their valuation with Brighton’s latest bid below the minimum £25m fee that Palmeiras are demanding.
The Seagulls are understood to already have had two bids rejected for the youngster who has also been linked with moves to Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Chelsea.
Brighton have made an offer of around £23m for Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis as the club look to bring in new reinforcements
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler wants to reinforce his squad with new recruits this month
The 18-year-old can play across defence at both right-back and centre-back but has starred in his preferred central position
Palmeiras have previously been keen to keep hold of the talented defender until after the Club World Cup that takes place later this year, but Brighton want the rising star to join in January.
One potential option could be for the two clubs to agree a deal in January and loan Reis back until the end of the season.