It was revealed that Manchester United wanted to buy an abandoned player from Barcelona for 50 million! At only 20 years old, he has played for 5 teams

On November 5, according to follow-up reports from the Spanish media "Fichajes" and the Brazilian media "Globo", Manchester United has decided to continue the successful transfer model of the summer window into the winter: they plan to officially send an offer of approximately 42 million pounds (≈ 50 million euros) to Palmeiras for the purchase of 20-year-old center Vitor Roque.

Roque made his debut in Cruzeiro, Brazil, and made his first team debut at the age of 16. Subsequently, he joined Atletico Parana with a transfer fee of 4.7 million euros. In the summer of 2023, he was signed by Barcelona for 30 million euros. He officially landed in La Liga in January 2024, but failed to perform as expected. He only made 16 appearances for Barcelona, ​​including 2 starts and scoring 2 goals. Even though he was loaned out to Real Betis, he failed to recover and was eventually sold permanently to Palmeiras by Barcelona in February this year for a transfer fee of 25.5 million euros.

After returning to Brazil, the 20-year-old striker regained his form: 17 goals and 5 assists in 50 appearances for Palmeiras. While he returned to the Brazilian national team, he also attracted the attention of Old Trafford executives. It is reported that the Red Devils made a tentative offer of 29 million pounds in the summer window, which was "immediately rejected" by Palmeiras; the Brazilian champion made it clear: the starting point for negotiations is 42 million pounds, and no point should be missed.

In February this year, they spent 25.5 million pounds to buy out Roque from Barcelona, ​​and now regard him as the core of the mid- to long-term plan. Even if it is finally released, the club will only get 80% of the transfer fee - Barcelona still holds 20% of the second transfer share. "Globo" learned that Palmeiras has internally determined that "only offers that match the true market value will be put on the table" and is preparing to use Roque as the cornerstone to impact the next two Copa Libertadores.

For Manchester United, Roque fully complies with the signing logic of "young, high potential, and appreciable"; since Zirkzee's future is uncertain, Ineos Group has begun to make preparations for a rainy day, and they hope to sign Roque in the winter window. If its Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo breaks out at the end of the month, the market value will most likely continue to soar. Brazilian sources also pointed out that Tottenham and Chelsea are also continuing to pay attention, but have not yet taken any substantive action.

The reason why Manchester United regards Roque as a strong candidate is obvious: he has been compared with Liverpool star Suarez in Brazil. Although the Uruguayan is not loved by Manchester United fans, his talent in football is undeniable. If Roque can reach his level, Manchester United will gain a piece of diamond. In the future, Roque, who is only 20 years old, will compete with Sheshko for playing time, forming a healthy competition, while Hoylen and Zirkzee may leave the team permanently.