When Vitor Roque was signed by Barcelona last summer from Athletico Paranaense in a deal worth €61 million (including add-ons), there was a lot of excitement surrounding his imminent arrival.
When the 19-year-old did arrive in Barcelona during the winter, fans were naturally expecting great things from Roque. But things have hardly gone according to plans.
The Brazilian wonderkid has hardly gotten a run in the team under manager Xavi Hernandez, who has constantly overlooked the teenage striker in favour of others like Marc Guiu and Ferran Torres.
As such, rumours of a loan exit have been picking up pace of late but his agent, Andre Cury, remains firm – either the Brazilian stays at Barcelona or leaves on a permanent transfer.
Barcelona could sell for €40-45 million
Now, Javi Miguel of AS reports that if an offer worth €40-45 million were to arrive in the summer, Barcelona would consider the sale of Vitor Roque.
It has become abundantly clear that Xavi does not count on Roque as seen by the fact that he has hardly called on the young striker even when there has been a need for goals.
As such, if a good offer in excess of €40 million were to come along, Barcelona would no longer be against a sale.
No shortage of interest
As reported earlier today, Roque is attracting interest from Inter Milan, who are eager to reinforce their attack in the summer.
Furthermore, there is also interest from FC Porto, who are said to be in talks for the Brazilian, with there being reports of a potential player exchange involving Roque and his compatriot, Pepe.
