Manchester City and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Flamengo teenager Reinier

The 17-year-old midfielder is regarded as one of Brazil's top emerging talents

He is under contract until December 2020 and will not leave before turning 18

Scouts will watch him on Tuesday when he plays for Brazil U17s against Paraguay

Manchester City and Liverpool are monitoring developments with Brazilian teenager Reinier as competition heats up for his signature.

The 17-year-old has yet to make a first team appearance for his club Flamengo but is already regarded as one of his country's top emerging talents.

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He is under contract until December 2020 but would not be allowed to leave until he turns 18 in January.

Manchester City and Liverpool are monitoring developments with Brazilian teenager Reinier

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That has not stopped clubs posting their interest in the attacking midfielder as suitors look to secure a similar deal to the one undertaken by Watford with Fluminense's Joao Pedro.

Similarly, they paid a fee earlier this year with an agreement to sign the player when he turns 18 next January.

Everton have made enquiries for Reinier as well as AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund but his prodigious talent means City, Liverpool and Barcelona are showing particularly keen interest.

Scouts are expected to watch him again this week when he plays for Brazil U17s against Paraguay on Tuesday and Friday.

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