Brighton vie with Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign Brazilian defender Vitão

Brighton have shown interest in signing Brazilian defender Vitão, amid competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to TEAMtalk. The player is 18 and plays for Atlético Mineiro.

Clubs from England, France, Spain and Italy are tracking the player, while Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are also monitoring him. Vitão has played in nine league matches this season, scoring one goal.

According to the report, Atlético Mineiro would prefer to keep him until the summer of 2027, but clubs from the five major European leagues are expected to make offers in the coming weeks. The club has valued the player at around £12 million, while Brighton are preparing to make a move for him.

Vitão came through Atlético Mineiro's academy and has previously represented Brazil at under-20 level. He is under contract with his club until 2028, having signed a new deal in January.