Barcelona are reportedly feeling positive about their chances of completing a deal for Athletico Paranaense forward Vitor Roque. The 18-year-old has been identified as the perfect candidate to provide backup to Robert Lewandowski, as he is able to take some of the load off the Poland international and may even be capable of one day replacing him.
The Catalan giants have already began talks over a potential transfer with the Brazilian club, with new sporting director Deco helming negotiations. Those discussions are progressing well, giving Barcelona optimism over the potential acquisition.
Vitor Roque certainly seems an attractive prospect for the Spanish champions. He started his career with Coritiba FC and quickly made it clear that he possessed talent far beyond his years. In fact, he was so impressive that he was signed by Athletico Paranaense in June 2019 and quickly integrated into their first team plans despite still being only 17 at the time.
Since then, Roque has continued to score goals and impress onlookers, netting nine times in 32 appearances in all competitions last season as his side finished eighth in Brazil’s Serie A. That form appears to have caught the attention of Barcelona scouts, who seem keen on making sure they add some strength in depth ahead of what promises to be a busy campaign for them next year.
The Catalan outfit are believed to view Roque as more than just an understudy for Lewandowski though; many see him as potentially having enough quality one day not only fill his boots but surpass them altogether if he continues developing at his current rate. As such, a deal could prove mutually beneficial for both parties should it materialize.
Though nothing is certain at this stage, Barcelona appear confident that they can complete a transfer for Vitor Roque if they continue negotiating with Athletico Paranaense successfully over the coming weeks or months. Should this go according to plan, then they will quite possibly find themselves with one of the most promising teenage strikers in South America come next season – an exciting proposition indeed!
undoubtedly come as a disappointment to many fans who had high hopes for him as their next coach. The 33 year old German manager had recently been appointed head coach of RB Leipzig, but his impressive track record made him an attractive option for PSG. During his time at Hoffenheim he rose from coaching their Under 17s to becoming their first team boss in just two years; he then went on to manage Leipzig before even arriving at PSG was suggested as a possibility.
But while other clubs may have been hoping for an opportunity to sign him, Mbappe made it clear that he intends on finishing off his current contract with PSG before considering any other offers.
League Soccer (MLS). The American outfit are determined to bring in established European talent as they look to build on their impressive start to life in MLS, but Di Maria has expressed a preference for staying in Europe over making the move across the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore it looks like any potential move Stateside would depend on how much Miami Inter can offer both financially and otherwise if they want to win the race for Di Maria’s signature.
He said: “I try not to look at that stuff because it’s still painful. I try not to think about it.” This is understandable as it was an agonising loss for a promising side who had achieved so much throughout the season.
have offered Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma and midfielder Marco Veratti for Silva’s services. Both players could add quality and experience to an already impressive PSG side, but Silva himself appears to have his heart set on a move away from France and towards Spain.