Premier League leaders Arsenal contact agents of 17-year-old Brazilian wonder kid Vitor Roque who plays for Athletico Paranaense.
According to a report by Goal, Arsenal are interested in 17-year-old Brazilian wonder kid Vitor Roque. The teenager has attracted a lot of attention from all across Europe for his services and Arsenal are the latest club to have joined the race.
Some of the biggest clubs have been monitoring the teenager who plays for Athletico Paranaense. The Brazilian starlet is believed to be a huge future prospect and clubs across Europe don’t want to miss out on signing him.
According to the reports, Barcelona are currently leading the race for his signature but Arsenal have entered the party. And, are believed to be in conversation with the 17-year-old’s agent. The likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain are also eyeing a move for the teenager and will push for his signatures in the summer.
Vitor Roque will be turning 18 in a few months’ time which means he will be able to move to Europe in the summer. While a few clubs will wait until the transfer window to try and sign a deal with the Brazilian starlet. But, a few of them might not wait for that long.
Clubs are trying to agree on a deal for the teenager even before the window starts to avoid unwanted competition. Roque has a €60 million release clause in his contract. But, the club is willing to negotiate with those who initiate transfer talks.
The teenage sensation has made 29 appearances in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He has been involved in six goals in the competition. He has also featured for the Brazil U20 team on nine occasions and has found the back of the net six times.
The Brazilian forward has made 36 appearances for his current club Athletico Paranaense. He has 10 goal contributions while playing for the club. The 17-year-old is an exceptional talent. He has all the qualities to reach great heights and is looking for the next step in his career.
A lot of big clubs are interested in having him in their ranks. And, according to the reports the Gunners have entered the race through Edu Gaspar. The Gunners’ chief contacted the player’s agent to enquire about his situation.
Mikel Arteta has already laid the foundation of a young team that has immense potential and adding him to the ranks will only strengthen the project at hand. It’s claimed that all interested clubs are set to enter into a bidding war for the teenager’s signatures. As a result, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the end.
