Vitor Roque transfer news: 5-year deal agreed with Barcelona, €40m price tag being discussed

Vitor Roque transfer news: Brazilian striker Vitor Roque has chosen Barcelona as his favorite option, amidst interest from several European clubs such as Chelsea and Arsenal.

The board sees him as the ideal backup to Robert Lewandowski. But, their Financial Fair Play restrictions are dictating whether or not they will be able to complete the transfer. A transfer fee worth €40 million is being discussed between the two clubs, which is on the higher side considering an intercontinental deal.

Vitor Roque transfer news: Barcelona chosen as the favourite option but FFP could rule out transfer

The player has agreed to a five-year contract with Barcelona, but he will only be presented and registered if the club can comply with FFP regulations. They have already missed out on the return of Lionel Messi, and will now have the ability to make other key signings.

Vitor Roque was the joint-top scorer of the Sudamericano Sub-20 at the start of the year. The other player that scored the most goals was Andrey Santos, who has already signed for Chelsea from Vasco da Gama. But, he is currently back on loan and is developing further due to work permit issues. 

The Blues have spent a huge sum of money on young players to build a squad for the future. However, they have damningly missed out on a starting striker amidst all this madness. Roque might be their next go-to option, with the attack longing for a reliable goalscoring forward.