Real Madrid and Arsenal are leading the race to sign highly rated Palmeiras teenager Vitor Reis, according to media reports in Brazil.

The 18-year-old, who has represented Brazil at under-17 and under-20 levels, has also attracted the interest of Barcelona, Chelsea and Liverpool, news outlet Lance reported on Wednesday.

It added that Real Madrid and Arsenal have already approached Palmeiras to inquire about the defender's availability.

Reis is contracted to the Brazilian Serie A club until December 2028 and is understood to have a release clause of 100 million euros (around 110 million U.S. dollars).

An athletic center-back who stands at 186cm (6ft 1in), Reis has made 15 first-team appearances for Palmeiras and scored two goals.

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