Barcelona eye transfer windfall as Premier League clubs track Vitor Roque

Barcelona could receive €10m if Vitor Roque leaves Palmeiras for €50m, with Manchester United, Everton, Chelsea and Tottenham monitoring the Brazilian striker ahead of January’s transfer window.

The 21-year-old left Barcelona after struggling to establish himself at Camp Nou, but his next move could provide the Catalan club with a significant financial return.

Vitor Roque joined Barcelona in 2023 during the time of manager Xavi Hernandez for an initial €30m. After making limited appearances, he was loaned to Real Betis following the arrival of Hansi Flick before Barcelona eventually allowed him to leave permanently for Palmeiras.

Manchester United have now joined the list of clubs interested in the forward, according to a report by British website TEAMtalk, cited by Spanish newspaper Sport. Everton, Chelsea and Tottenham are also said to be following his situation.

The four English clubs are making contact with people close to the player to establish the conditions required for a potential deal in January.

Vitor Roque’s agent, Andre Cury, confirmed Everton’s interest and said several European clubs were keen to sign the player, although he did not identify the other sides involved.

Barcelona’s sell-on clause

Palmeiras are not expected to sell easily. Vitor Roque is under contract with the Brazilian club until December 2029, and Palmeiras have set a minimum asking price of €50m before they will begin negotiations over his departure.

That valuation is also significant for Barcelona, who retained the right to a share of any future transfer when the player moved to Palmeiras.

The Brazilian club agreed to pay €25.5m initially, with additional variables included in the deal. Barcelona also secured 20% of any future sale if the transfer fee exceeded €41m.

As a result, a €50m move would give Barcelona €10m. The payment would allow the club to recover part of the money invested in signing Vitor Roque, despite his unsuccessful spell with the first team at Camp Nou.

Barcelona sporting director Deco is monitoring developments closely. He was one of the club’s leading supporters of the decision to sign Vitor Roque, but the striker’s time in Spain ended unexpectedly.

Vitor Roque has regained some of his previous form at Palmeiras. However, the Brazilian club have not yet received a confirmed formal offer, and January remains a possible point for interested clubs to make their move if one can agree to the financial terms.

The striker’s potential return to the European transfer market comes around two years after he left Barcelona, with clubs in England now assessing whether to meet Palmeiras’ valuation.