Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to sign Brazilian striker Vitor Roque, according to a Spanish outlet. Transfers.
After joining Barcelona Last January, the 19-year-old struggled to find regular playing time at the Catalan giants last season. So he decided to leave last summer to play regularly and develop his career.
Real Betis opted to sign him and he has been a key player in Manuel Pellegrini's starting eleven, scoring four goals in 15 La Liga games so far this season.
Transfers He states that the Andalusian team is impressed with the South American and is willing to sign him permanently. But the interest of first division The clubs have complicated the matter because they do not have the financial strength to beat the English clubs in this race.
Tottenham are interested in signing him and could make a concrete approach. But they are not the only club in this race as Newcastle UnitedEditCrystal Palace and Brentford are also considering buying him.
Roque to Tottenham
Barcelona is going through financial difficulties and has found it difficult to register Dani Olmo for the second half of this season. Therefore, they might be open to cashing in on Roque to make some money.
The 19-year-old is fast, strong, good in the air and has the instinct of a poacher inside the box. He is a very talented player, but he is still raw and needs time to develop his career.
Dominic Solanke is Ange Postecoglou's first choice striker and Richarlison is his backup. But, the Brazilian has been out of the scene at the moment due to injury problems.
Furthermore, he has been linked with a departure from the club in recent times, so if he were to leave, signing a new striker would be the right decision and Roque could be a smart acquisition for the long-term future if bought.
Postecoglou has recently hinted that Spurs could stay busy in the winter window to strengthen the squad. However, it will be interesting to see if the north London club finally make a concrete decision to sign the South American in January or at the end of this season.
