West Ham United will reportedly look to sign 20-year-old Brazilian striker Vitor Roque from Palmeiras in a deal worth €40 million in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Vitor Roque is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the winter transfer window. So, the 20-year-old Palmeiras attacker has emerged as a target for the East London outfit.
The Hammers are willing to pay €40 million to sign the South American attacker in the winter transfer window. Meanwhile, the Barcelona flop is ready for the challenge at West Ham, and he finds the Premier League “as an attractive destination” to unleash his talent after his resurgence at Palmeiras.
The Vitor Roque renaissance
Vitor Roque has resurrected his plummeting stock since joining Palmeiras from Barcelona earlier this year. The 20-year-old arrived in Europe amid hype and fanfare surrounding him after Barcelona broke the bank to secure his services nearly two years ago. However, the youngster never received a fair opportunity from Xavi Hernandez, and the Blaugrana loaned him to Real Betis last year.
However, the Brazilian striker has landed on his feet at Palmeiras, and he has amassed 13 goals and four assists in 31 appearances in Serie A and the Copa Libertadores thus far in the 2025 season. Meanwhile, the young striker’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. West Ham United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.
London calling?
West Ham United’s interest in Vitor Roque is understandable. The Hammers are scouring the market for a striker heading into the winter transfer window despite signing Callum Wilson in a Bosman move this past summer. The veteran English striker is approaching the twilight of his career, and Niclas Fullkrug has failed to make his mark at the East London club.
Several candidates, including Chris Wood, have thus emerged on West Ham United’s radar, with Roque also a viable target for the East London outfit. The Irons are ready to pay €40 million to sign the Barcelona flop in the winter transfer window.
Meanwhile, the prospect of moving to the Premier League appeals to the 20-year-old Brazilian striker, thus boosting West Ham United’s chances of securing his services. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the resurgent attacker.