Manchester United now want to sign a striker who has been compared to Luis Suarez – and contact has been made.
The Red Devils are understandably on the lookout for a new frontman after a tough campaign in terms of goalscoring.
Erik ten Hag’s side have only netted 52 goals in 34 Premier League outings this term – no side in the top ten have scored fewer.
Now – however – Manchester United are looking to solve this problem with a move for one of Europe’s most exciting talents…
Manchester United want Vitor Roque
Well – according to Mundo Deportivo – Manchester United have enquired about Barcelona No.19 Vitor Roque.
The Spanish news outlet believe the Red Devils have been in touch to ask about the Brazilian’s situation in Catalonia, as the South American struggles to break into Xavi’s starting XI.
Roque moved to Barcelona from Athletico Paranaense in January for a sum of €40m (£34m) – after shining with 28 goals in 81 games for the Brazilian outfit.
However, the Timóteo-born striker has only made two starts in La Liga since arriving at Barcelona, which has encouraged Manchester United to ask about the chances of a transfer.
Mundo Deportivo also mention that a loan move could be possible for Roque this summer.
Plays like Luis Suarez
Roque is just 19 years of age and yet to prove himself at Barcelona, so a section of Manchester United fans might not know much about him.
If that is the case, then a comparison to a household name may help, and the Brazil U23 international has actually been compared to Suarez by some in the media – also by himself.
Speaking to Spanish news outlet SPORT, Roque said: “Yes, I think so, there are great similarities. Both Luis Suarez and I use a lot of physicality in the way we play, and we also have things in common in finishing, being very keen on scoring goals.”
The Uruguay international scored 69 goals in 110 Premier League appearances during his time at Liverpool – also providing 23 assists.
Therefore, if Roque is even 50% of the player Suarez was at his peak, then Manchester United could get their hands on a very special talent.