Manchester City A £34m bid is now set to be made for the defender, according to journalist Andre Hernan.
Man City are keen on multiple signings in January
Pep Guardiola Tasked with rebuilding Manchester City's defence, this leader was recently revealed Kyle Walker wants to leave The club, after being left out of the squad for the match which ended in an 8-0 win for Salford City.
The Sky Blues are particularly keen on signing a new centre-back, as they have… A £33.5m bid for Lens player Abdulkadir Khosanov has been acceptedThe deal is now about to be completed.
Guardiola is keen to make many additions this month Progress has been made for Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoushwhile Palmeiras' defensive gem Vitor Reis is another key target.
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City's opening bid for Rees was rejected By the Brazilian club, but they remain undeterred, with journalist Ben Jacobs revealing they are optimistic about being able to get a deal over the line.
As such, Man City took immediate action to try and complete the deal, with journalist Andre Hernan taking to X to report Update on transfer follow-upSaying: He added: “I heard from a negotiating source saying that this is just a first offer and it will increase in the coming days.”
The journalist says the Sky Blues' initial offer for the defender was considered too low, but they are willing to make a bid of €40m (£34m) to get a deal over the line. Palmeiras are said to be in “no rush” to finalize the move, suggesting a deal may not be possible until later in the January transfer window.
Reece could have long-term success at Manchester City
The 19-year-old has already made a name for himself in his home country He played 18 matches In the Brazilian league this season, his defensive talents have been on display for all to see.
Over the past year, the Brazilian has averaged 1.87 tackles per 90This puts him in the 81st percentile compared to his peers at the position, while his average of 3.08 shots won per 90 puts him in the 82nd percentile.
Of course, given that he is still a teenager, it may take some time for Reis to reach the level where he is able to be a consistent starter for Guardiola's team, but there are signs that he could soon be ready to make the move. .
Members of the Brazilian media praised The star described him as a “monster”, while journalist Bence Bucsak praised him for his passing ability, which could make him a perfect fit in Guardiola's system.
£34m is a lot of money to spend on a teenager, but Rees is showing signs that he may be able to climb straight to the top.