Everton FC transfer news: The club has been connected with the outstanding Brazilian. Everton is reportedly interested in signing Barcelona forward Vitor Roque, who is about to leave the club. The Brazilian prodigy was bought from Athletico Paranaense in the summer of 2023, although he joined the squad in January 2024. He was regarded as a tremendous potential in South America, with a remarkable record that included 21 goals and eight assists in 45 games in 2023, but his move to the Catalan giants failed for a variety of reasons.
Minutes had been difficult to come by under former manager Xavi, prompting Roque’s representative to criticize the club and hint at a future departure. “We can’t understand why Vitor (Roque) has not been given more minutes,” remarked the player’s agent, Andre Cury, in an interview with Catalan media in May. “If Barcelona does not allow him to develop, we will have to find a solution.” However, if Vitor Roque has to leave Barcelona, he will have to be sold. And it may happen this summer. After signing Dani Olmo, the club cannot register him until another player is sold.
That might come in the form of Joao Felix, who has been linked with a return to Chelsea, but Roque may also go after failing to settle at the club. According to Marca, Everton is one club that could arrive with a £25 million deal. Despite signing a contract that runs until 2031, he remains unregistered for the upcoming La Liga season, increasing his chances of leaving. According to the Spanish newspaper, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Girona, Porto, and Real Sociedad are all interested, and the club wants to resolve the issue before the season begins this weekend.
He was regarded as a ‘talent’ by Barcelona forward Roberto Lewandowski, and he can play across the front line as a direct and powerful forward. Still only 19, his future is expected to be bright, and with Barcelona refusing to give him time, another team will be able to – Everton is one of the interested parties. Everton had previously signed several players from Barcelona, notably Andre Gomes, Yerry Mina, and Lucas Digne.
