€45 million striker rejected three clubs for Barcelona this summer

Vitor Roque has dominated the headlines in Barcelona lately, with several reports suggesting the club are closing in on the capture of the Brazilian whizkid.

Although the club are yet to reach an agreement with Athletico Paranaense over transfer fees, the player looks more than prepared to make the jump to Camp Nou. There is a possibility the deal could be finalised in the near future.

As Barcelona close in on the capture of Vitor Roque, the player has played a vital role in facilitating the move, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian transfer expert points out that Roque had his heart set on a move to Camp Nou and did not want to move elsewhere. He had even rejected the offers of three other clubs in the process, in favour of a move to Barcelona.

Roque’s desire to move to Barcelona is indicative of the pull the new Barça project has among young players. But one more figure who should be credited in this transfer pursuit is Deco.

The Brazilian has become the right-hand man for Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany this season. His expertise in the South American market, coupled with his former experience as an agent has played a key role in the negotiations.

However, it must be noted that Barcelona’s chances of signing Vitor Roque this summer remain quite slim, as the club cannot guarantee the registration of the player. There is a possibility the player might join the club in the January transfer window.

But the capture of Roque, nonetheless, could be a big milestone for a Barcelona side, which has struggled to lure South American talents in the recent past. Whether or not Roque will live up to his expectations during his European adventures remains to be seen, though.