Soccer London stories that Tottenham Hotspur have ‘renewed their curiosity’ in signing Barcelona ahead Vitor Roque however face competitors from Man Utd and Chelsea.
Tottenham tried to signal Roque final summer time however the Brazilian teen ultimately joined the Catalans for £34 million. He has had a tough begin to life in La Liga, and it seems Spurs are able to strive once more to lure him to North London.
Barca’s monetary woes meant that they have been unable to register Roque till January. Thereafter, he has struggled to suit into Xavi’s plans. Andre Cury, his agent, confirmed that Spurs and Man Utd have been fascinated by his signing too, however they opted for Barcelona as a greater ‘profession plan’.
He mentioned,
“We obtained a lot larger affords from Tottenham and Manchester United for Vitor Roque. It was over €100million. However his profession plan is properly mapped out and we opted for Barcelona. The second will not be to take a look at the cash however the profession.”
The report, citing Spanish each day Diario AS, provides that Barcelona and Roque at the moment are in a ‘tug of battle’ and there are a number of groups who will ‘attempt to take benefit’ of the state of affairs between the 2 events.
Spurs have made one in all 30 enquiries for him and have ‘knocked on his door’ after ‘nearly every thing was agreed’ for his switch in 2023. As per the report, Chelsea and Manchester United may also enter the race for Roque’s signatures however each golf equipment must make gross sales earlier than purchases this summer time as a result of FFP causes.
Roque is able to completely depart Barcelona
Vitor Roque’s agent advised RAC1 that they may ‘have to speak to the membership to discover a answer’ for the 19-year-old. A mortgage is hinted at being detrimental to Roque’s profession with staying at Barcelona and leaving completely the 2 choices seen as a ‘good answer for all events’. Cury mentioned,
“A mortgage for a younger boy finally ends up hurting him. The perfect factor is to remain at Barcelona, but when he can’t keep, we’re going to work in order that he leaves completely, he shall be offered. We’re glad and we wish to proceed. If we are able to’t, we are going to sit down with the president and Deco to discover a good answer for all events.”
With Robert Lewandowski set to remain at Barcelona, who’re themselves in a well-documented monetary crunch, it could not be stunning if they’re able to promote Roque completely in the summertime.
Tottenham have been a breath of contemporary air underneath Ange Postecoglou and can be frontrunners for his signing having spoken to his entourage beforehand. Roque remains to be valued at £34m by Transfermarkt and he’d be signing at that value.
Chelsea and United are anticipated to watch a number of different forwards and should not rank Roque as a precedence goal forward of subsequent season.
