Barcelona Frontrunners in Pursuit of Highly Rated Brazilian Prospect, Outpacing Top European Clubs

Barcelona is reportedly on the hunt for young talent as they make preparations for the upcoming summer transfer window. The Catalan giants have identified Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque as a prime target, and are actively pursuing the youngster to bolster their attacking options.

Despite his tender age of 17, Roque has displayed exceptional form in the past year. He played an instrumental role in guiding his club to the Copa Libertadores finals, and subsequently helped Brazil’s U-20 national team clinch the South American U-20 Championship title.

Barcelona is looking to secure Roque’s signature as they lack a reliable backup for their star striker, Robert Lewandowski. Moreover, they see Roque as a potential successor to Lewandowski in the long run.

According to reports by Mundo Deportivo , Barcelona is currently leading the race to sign Roque, despite facing stiff competition from other top European clubs. The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham United, and PSG are all vying for the youngster’s services.

AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Torino have also expressed interest in the young Brazilian striker. Closer to home, Atletico Madrid is also keeping a watchful eye on the situation.

It remains to be seen where Roque will end up, but one thing is for certain – the young striker is attracting significant attention from some of the biggest names in European football, and it is only a matter of time before he secures his big move.