Arsenal have made an method for one more Brazilian wonderkid to bolster their assault.
The Gunners have had loads of Brazilians in latest seasons, following former participant Edu Gaspar becoming a member of the membership as a technical director in 2019. Edu has been significantly influential in switch enterprise, as Arsenal look to South American stars.
Former Chelsea stars Willian and David Luiz joined the membership together with Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, defender Gabriel and younger winger Marquinhos. The likes of Raphinha and Douglas Luiz have additionally been closely linked with strikes to north London – and now one other Brazilian is on the radar.
GOAL (opens in new tab) says that Edu has approached Vitor Roque’s representatives in an try to guide the race for the highly-rated Atletico Paranaense teenager, who can also be being tracked by the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
Included in FFT’s checklist of probably the most thrilling youngsters in world soccer this yr, Roque is a diminutive ahead who has been in comparison with fellow wonderkid Endrick – and is anticipated to come back to Europe sooner fairly than later. A launch clause of round £50 million might delay suitors, nonetheless.
With Actual Madrid rumoured to have spent round £60m on Endrick (opens in new tab) – with the deal going via in 2024 – Roque’s launch clause feels relative. That is maybe why Edu is laying the groundwork on this deal.
In signing Marquinhos and Martinelli whereas they have been nonetheless comparatively unknown gems, Arsenal managed to construct relationships with the golf equipment and representatives to vow good improvement pathways and honest charges for gamers untested within the European sport. Roque shall be a a lot tougher prospect to contemplate however Edu has earlier in bringing thrilling younger stars from his homeland to England.
Nonetheless simply 17, the participant cannot truly transfer golf equipment till he turns 18.
Vitor Roque is valued at round €11m by Transfermarkt (opens in new tab).
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