Newcastle United’s growing transfer interest in Grêmio defender Viery comes at a time when the Brazilian side are still settling their defensive structure for the season.

The Premier League club have already sent a scout to watch the 21-year-old live. That visit came during the recent state championship final, where Viery again started and delivered a composed display.

His rise has been quick, and somewhat unexpected, and it’s caught Newcastle United transfer attention.

At the start of 2026, Viery was not seen as a guaranteed starter. However, injuries and inconsistency elsewhere in the squad opened the door. Since then, he has taken it firmly.

He has made 12 appearances this season and 24 in senior football. More importantly, he has become manager Luís Castro’s most trusted centre-back in recent weeks.

His profile explains why. Viery is left-footed, quick across the ground and comfortable defending in space. Those traits remain in short supply in the market, especially for defenders his age.

In addition, he shows composure in build-up, often playing vertical passes or switching play with longer diagonals. And that combination has drawn attention from Europe.

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