According to reports from Brazil, Manchester United and Barcelona may face off this summer to sign the teen sensation Vitor Roque.Roque has scored six goals in just 11 appearances for the Selecao’s U20 team, making him one of Brazil’s upcoming big talents.
Arsenal is also still interested in the Athletico Paranaense striker, who is thought to be one of Barcelona’s top targets heading into the transfer window.However, with Manchester United’s goal-scoring woes this season.
They are said to be looking for a new frontman, and Roque fits Erik ten Hag’s needs. Globo Esporte said Roque would be available for close to €42 million, but now they think the Red Devils are in talks to sign him.
According to reports, the striker’s representatives have traveled to England and Spain to begin preliminary discussions with a number of clubs. They were seen in Barcelona just over a day ago, but it’s not clear if they can afford to make a deal with Athletico Paranaense because the Catalans are having financial difficulties.
Several Premier League teams are reportedly keeping an eye on Roque’s situation if they fail to sign him. The 18-year-old is being watched by Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and West Ham United, in addition to Arsenal and Manchester United.
In an effort to strengthen their forward line, Manchester United has also been linked with big-money acquisitions of Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane.
Frenkie De Jong, a Barcelona player, is “happy” in Spain despite Manchester United interest:
Since Erik ten Hag wanted to see Frenkie de Jong again at Old Trafford, there was a lot of talk about him being sold in the summer.Even though the move never happened, United is still thought to be interested in the Dutchman. He did, however, downplay the possibility of leaving Catalunya.
De Jong provided the following explanation when discussing his future in March.I’m happy and calm. I want to spend many more years in Barcelona.Xavi, the manager of Blaugrana, also gave his star midfielder a lot of praise and talked about why De Jong is so important to the team.
The Spaniard explained that Frenkie de Jong has been performing at a remarkable level for months. We get a lot from him. He drives forward and breaks pressure lines. He ranks among the world’s best midfielders.
He is amazing.In the summer, it remains to be seen whether Manchester United will attempt to entice De Jong back to Old Trafford.