Chelsea rival Man Utd, Barcelona for Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque

Chelsea have joined the interest for Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque.

Roque is said to have impressed Blues’ recruitment team during the U20 South American Championship with Brazil.

The 17-year-old has scored six goals in the tournament and has attracted strong interest from around Europe.

AS says ‘several’ big teams are chasing the striker. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain were said to be linked last month but his £52.5million release clause in his contract is said to have put them off.

Roque signed for Paranaense from Cruzeiro in 2021 for £3.8million (R$24million) – a club-record fee – and the Brazilian outfit could be on course to gain a huge profit should one of Europe’s top teams swoop in.

Whilst it’s claimed that the player would prefer a move to Barcelona, the Catalan side’s financial difficulties may hold them back in paying over £50million for a teenager.

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