Maresca decision about Manchester City player 'raises questions' – Situation favouring January exit

Barcelona monitoring Manchester City centre-back Vitor Reis as a potential January loan option after limited playing time under Maresca this season.

Barcelona have Manchester City's Vitor Reis on their radar ahead of the January transfer window, with sporting director Deco exploring options after the club failed to meet FC Twente's €20m asking price for Ruud Nijstad.

The 20-year-old Brazilian joined City from Palmeiras in January 2025 and spent the second half of last season on loan at Girona, where he made 38 La Liga appearances. However, since returning to the Etihad, he has struggled for minutes under Enzo Maresca, making only one Premier League appearance (one minute against Crystal Palace) and featuring in two EFL Cup matches and one Champions League game.

Barca's interest in Reis is not new—they reportedly approached him in the summer window. A permanent deal is unlikely given his contract runs until 2029 and City's continued faith in him, but a temporary move in January could suit both parties. Barcelona are primarily seeking a left-footed centre-back, while Reis is right-footed, but Deco is keeping him on his list as an alternative option.