Vitor Roque could become Manchester United's next transfer target. According to 'Sport Illustrated', the 'Red Devils' have the Palmeiras forward on their radar, after his resurgence in South American football with the 'Verdao'. This 2025, 'Tigrinho' has 17 goals and 5 assists in 50 matches with the São Paulo team.
After a fleeting stint with FC Barcelona and a troubled loan to Betis, Roque decided to return to Brazil last January. Barça recovered the investment made in 2024 for his transfer, receiving 25.5 million net plus another 5 'kilos' extra in variables from a Palmeiras that aspires to win its league and the Copa Libertadores again this year.
Winning the continental tournament would, in fact, mean an extra 'pinch' of €1M for the Barça team. Furthermore, the Catalans reserved 20% of his sporting rights, meaning they are keeping an eye on the future of the 20-year-old forward.
How much could Manchester United pay for Vitor Roque?
According to the rumor leaked by 'Sport Illustrated', United would offer around 50 million euros for Vitor Roque. A reasonable figure, considering that the Palmeiras attacker is already listed at around 20 'kilos' on Transfermarkt and, between Barça fans and São Paulo natives, he has moved more than 60 million in transfers at just 20 years old.
If 'Tigrinho's' transfer to Manchester for that amount is confirmed, Barça would receive a net 10 million for 20% of the sale. However, the player from Timóteo seems determined to stay in Brazil, at least until next summer.
The reason is logical: Roque keeps his salary intact (€3.5M) as if he had continued playing for Betis, and, in addition, he is indisputable in Abel Ferreira's team.
On the other hand, a new return to Europe in January, this time to England, may bring new adaptation problems and a semester of little activity. A scenario that would leave the forward out of Brazil's squad for the next World Cup.
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Vitor Roque Earns His Return to the Brazilian National Team
In any case, beyond the rumors of a possible return to Europe in 2026, 'Tigrinho's' good form has not gone unnoticed by Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian included the Palmeiras goalscorer in Brazil's squad for the friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia, on November 15 and 18 respectively.
Vitor Roque appears among the 8 forwards called up from a list that does not include Neymar or Raphinha, but does include Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo Goes. Also included are Chelsea attackers Joao Pedro and Estevao, as well as Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Man. United), and Richarlison (Tottenham).
In the double fixture of friendlies in October, Brazil thrashed South Korea (0-5), but fell to Japan (3-2), a result that once again set off alarms in the 'canarinha' due to the poor performance of the 'Seleçao' a little more than six months before the World Cup.