May 3rd 2024.
In January, Vitor Roque made his way to the Camp Nou to join Barcelona. However, it seems that the young striker has caught the attention of other clubs, with Manchester United reportedly showing interest in signing him on loan for the upcoming season.
Barcelona had originally signed Roque from Athletico Paranaense in a £34 million deal, with plans to have him join the team in the summer. However, due to an injury to Gavi, they were able to register him earlier than expected. Despite this, Roque has had a tough time breaking into the first team and the club is now considering a loan move for him next season.
He has only made 13 appearances for Barcelona so far, with just two of those being from the start, and has only managed to score two goals. Xavi, the manager, has acknowledged the challenges of adapting to a new team at such a young age and has stated that they will discuss the best plan for Roque at the end of the season.
According to Mundo Deportivo, several clubs, including Manchester United, Napoli, Nice, Lyon, Sevilla, and Real Betis, have reached out to Roque's representatives about a potential loan move. It seems that United had been keeping an eye on Roque even before his move to Barcelona, as they reportedly made a late offer last summer when the transfer was initially agreed upon.
While a loan move is being considered by the club, Roque himself is determined to fight for his place at the Camp Nou. With United facing their own struggles in the striker department, with only Rasmus Hojlund as their available center forward for most of the season, it's no wonder they are looking for more options.
The team has also had to deal with the absence of Anthony Martial since December, and it is expected that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. Hojlund, who was signed for a hefty £72 million last summer, has performed well with 14 goals in his first season in England, but United is still on the lookout for more options up top.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Roque and if he will end up at Manchester United or stay and fight for his place at Barcelona. Either way, it seems that he has caught the attention of some top clubs and has a bright future ahead of him. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transfer saga.
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