It must be noted that Newcastle United and West Ham are leading the pack to sign 17-year-old forward Vitor Roque, considered one of the brightest young prospects in Brazil.
Although the Athletico Paranaense striker, who has already played more than 40 games in his country’s top division, has indicated that he dreams of a move to England and a deal is likely to be wrapped up before the end of the January transfer window.
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Barcelona had also been in the race to sign the forward, but due to financial constraints appear to have pulled the plug on a move to bring the Brazil under-20 international to the Nou Camp.
