The Premier is battling for Victor Roque
The Brazilian forward is close to leaving Palmeiras to return to Europe.
Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Everton have begun to move to finalize the signing of Vitor Roque, center forward of Palmeiras, for the upcoming winter transfer market. The Brazilian is close to returning to Europe.
According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the management of Palmeiras has set a departure price of at least 42 million pounds (50 million euros) to allow the attacker’s return to Europe, having revitalized his career after scoring 29 goals while wearing the 'Verdão' jersey.
🚨 #Palmeiras Manchester United have joined the race for Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque. 🔴 The Red Devils are said to be among the clubs monitoring the Brazilian forward, alongside Chelsea, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur. ⭐ The 21-year-old continues to attract attention thanks to his potential and attacking qualities. ⏳ Interest in Vitor Roque is expected to intensify in the coming transfer windows as clubs continue to assess his future.
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) November 8, 2026
The resurgence of Vitor Roque in Brazil after his stints at Barcelona and Betis
The return of the striker to South America in 2025 was crucial for regaining his best sporting performance after an irregular period at FC Barcelona and a subsequent loan at Real Betis. Although his scoring peak was during his first year back, in the current season 2026, he has accumulated nine goals and three assists in 40 official matches in the Brazilian league, solidifying an attacking hierarchy that has drawn attention from the Premier League.
Manchester United leads the interest of British suitors due to the urgent need to incorporate a key attacker in the January market to reverse their situation on the table. However, the internal competition in England is immediate: Everton is in advanced talks to try to sign him, while Tottenham and Chelsea have already requested the contractual terms of the player to present an offer in January.
FC Barcelona will receive 10 million euros for 20% of his sale
The negotiations in English territory will directly impact the treasury of the City of Barcelona. In the definitive sale agreement of Vitor Roque to Palmeiras sealed in 2025, the board led by Joan Laporta retained 20% of any future sale of the Brazilian international. If the deal between the Paulista team and one of the Premier League clubs is finalized at the 50 million euros set as a negotiation base, FC Barcelona will receive 10 million euros net immediately for its salary margin.
Direct talks between Premier League intermediaries and the Palmeiras leadership will continue in the first weeks of December 2026. If Manchester United or Tottenham formalize a binding offer reaching 42 million pounds, Palmeiras will seal the transfer of Vitor Roque to English football during the first days of January 2027.
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