According to the Brazilian publication Globo, Manchester United has spoken to Vitor Roque’s agents about a potential transfer during the summer transfer window.
The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the top young prospects in Brazilian football, and he is expected to get a lucrative contract to play in Europe before the start of the following campaign.
Barcelona are leading the race although the player’s representatives was reportedly in London last week to begin negotiations with prospective Premier League teams.
Also, United is one among those who held talks with the player. Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool are also interested in signing him. Athletico Paranaense demanded at least €42 million in exchange for their promising young player.
The 18-year-old is capable of playing either centre forward or on the right wing.
In terms of playing style, he has already been compared to Luis Suarez.
The teenager has played 56 games for his senior team, scoring 16 goals and dishing out four assists, and given his potential, he might end up being a great addition to United in the long run.
The key question is whether they are willing to spend some of their cash on him when the team needs to make a significant investment to recruit a star striker before the upcoming season.
The amount of playing time could be another disadvantage. Wherever the teenager goes next, he might expect consistent playing time, which may not be guaranteed with the Red Devils.
So, we don’t see a transfer happening until manager Erik ten Hag is willing to give the youngster a regular starting spot up front for the 2023–24 season.
