Liverpool are linked with a move for young Brazil striker Vitor Roque
According to O Globo (h/t Liverpool Echo), Liverpool are linked with a move young Brazil striker Vitor Roque, who currently plies his trade for Athletico Paranaense.
The 18-year-old has been backed by many in his home country to enjoy a successful career in years to come.
The report further reveals that the player’s agent is holding talks with clients over a potential move soon. Along with Liverpool, other Premier League clubs like Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham are also interested in him.
Athletico P-R are willing to let go of Roque for nothing less than £36.7m. They want his sale to be one of the biggest in Brazilian football history.
The former Cruzeiro Esporte Clube striker has scored 11 goals and assisted three in 42 appearances in all competitions for his current club.
In the U-20 South American Championships that took place in January, Roque scored six goals and assisted one in eight appearances. The Brazil U-20 side went on to win that competition.
With regards to his attributes, the young Brazilian possesses great pace to worry most defenders. He is an excellent dribbler of the ball, has a good shot in him and is physically strong for such a young player.
While Roque has the attributes and the potential to be a fantastic striker in the future, it is highly doubtful that Liverpool will pay the quoted price to sign him this summer.
The Reds have spent a lot of money to sign Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez in the last two windows. They got Luis Diaz a year ago as well. So, the front line may not need much ammunition before the start of next season.
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Instead, the club can focus on scouting and buying top-quality midfielders and improving the engine room of the team.
