Since the moment it became known that FC Barcelona was considering parting ways with the 19-year-old Brazilian forward, Vitor Roque, this summer, several teams have shown interest in adding the young striker to their squad. One of them was Porto, a team that currently seems to be closely monitoring the movements of the Timoteo striker.
It is worth remembering that it was previously mentioned that the 'Dragons' were interested in knowing the situation of 'Tigrinho' in the Barcelona team, but they were clear that they preferred a loan with a non-obligatory purchase option clause. However, currently, Barcelona is only considering transferring '9' instead of evaluating loans.
Oporto could see renewed options to incorporate Vitor Roque
However, the chances of the Portuguese considering a transfer seem to be increasing, why? Recently, the Portuguese club is close to closing a significant sale this summer by transferring Evanilson to Bournemouth for around €47 million, reserving 10% of a future sale, as reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano.
This move is relevant for two main reasons. Firstly, the economic income obtained would allow Porto to attempt a transfer for Vitor Roque, for whom it is estimated that the Barcelona side is asking between €30 and €35 million, thus recovering the investment made when bringing him from Athletico Paranaense (€30 million) in the last winter transfer window.
Secondly, Evanilson's departure has left Porto with a significant gap in their attack, especially after Mehdi Taremi's departure to Inter Milan on a free transfer. Despite having Toni Martinez and Danny Namaso as center forward options, it would not be surprising if Sergio Conceicao's team seeks a '9' in the market. So, if they ultimately sign Vitor Roque, he would have the opportunity to showcase his talent in a stimulating environment, where young promises like him can develop and stand out even more.