Barcelona has contacted Manchester City about a potential €60 million transfer for defender Vitor Reis, according to information obtained by GFdaily. The Spanish side is looking to strengthen its defense and has moved to open talks with the Premier League champions.
Barcelona's defensive push
The Catalan club has made reinforcing its backline a priority this window. Reis, a defender currently at City, has emerged as a target. The €60 million fee would represent a significant outlay for Barcelona, which has been working to rebuild its squad while managing financial constraints. The club has already made several moves in the transfer market and sees Reis as a long-term option.
City's response still pending
Manchester City has not yet publicly responded to the approach. The Premier League side has a deep squad and is known to be open to selling players when offers meet their valuation. City signed Reis with an eye on future development, but the proposed fee may give the club reason to consider a sale. Any deal would also depend on Pep Guardiola's plans for the upcoming season.
Negotiations on the horizon
Formal negotiations are expected to begin in the coming days. Barcelona will likely need to structure the payment in installments, a common approach for the club. Personal terms with Reis would also need to be agreed upon. Neither club has commented publicly, and the outcome remains uncertain. The transfer window is open until the end of August, giving both sides time to reach an agreement or walk away.
Barcelona's next move will be to submit a formal offer, while City weighs its options. The coming weeks will determine whether this contact turns into a completed deal.
