Chelsea want to finalise deal for 'Next Thiago Silva' before Real Madrid

Real Madrid's scouting, especially when it comes to South American talents, has been elite in recent years. Players like Fede Valverde, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were brought in as youngsters and have gone on to become superstars while wearing the Royal White jersey. Hopes are that Endrick will follow that same path and has already shown signs of brilliance.

Palmeiras have been developing world-class talents left, right and centre in recent years. Endrick moved to Real Madrid. Estevao will join Chelsea next summer and is already breaking records in Brazil. Luis Guilherme joined West Ham United in a €30 million deal.

Now, it looks like another one of their talents has caught the eye of Europe's best teams. It is their centre-back, Vitor Reis. The 18-year-old is already playing regular first-team football for Palmeiras. And Real Madrid are not the only ones who want to sign him.

As reported by 3 Added Minutes, sources suggest that Real Madrid and Arsenal have been monitoring Reis. That is why Chelsea are moving quickly to finalise a deal before other European clubs enter the fray and drive up the transfer fee.

Chelsea want to finalise deal for 'Next Thiago Silva' before Real Madrid

Like Real Madrid, Chelsea have focused heavily on signing South American talents in recent years as well. They already have deals done for three of the best in the regard - Kendry Paez, Estevao and Aaron Anselmino.

Now, it remains to be seen if they can add Reis to that mix. It is expected that it would take a transfer fee similar to Estevao to sign the centre-back from Palmeiras.

Thiago Silva played four years for Chelsea, winning the Champions League with the club. Now, can the Blues sign the Brazilian defender believed to be the legend's successor? Time shall tell.