**Everton Interested in Signing Barcelona Striker Vitor Roque Before Transfer Deadline**
Everton are reportedly keen on signing Barcelona striker Vitor Roque before the August 30 transfer deadline, according to Marca. The Spanish newspaper, in their print edition on August 12 (page 14), revealed that Barcelona would accept a £25.6 million transfer fee to sell him.
Roque, who only made his debut for Barcelona in January, is now available either on loan or for the same fee the Catalan club initially paid for him. Everton is one of several clubs that have shown interest.
**Vitor Roque Transfer Could Be a High-Risk Move for Everton This Summer**
Barcelona’s financial struggles in recent years are well-known, and their willingness to break even on a 19-year-old they signed just six months ago highlights the club’s ongoing financial mismanagement.
Everton, however, faces their own financial challenges. With limited funds available, splashing out on a relatively unproven player like Roque could be a risky move. Manager Sean Dyche and the club’s hierarchy would be wise to approach any potential deal with caution, potentially opting for a loan arrangement rather than a permanent transfer.
Given that Everton has already used most of their transfer budget [The Athletic, 9 August], spending over £25 million on Roque would likely necessitate selling a current first-team player. While there are ongoing questions about Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s future, signing Roque as a replacement if he leaves could be too risky for a club that needs to make prudent decisions this summer.
**In other Everton news**, the club could face another Premier League points deduction following new allegations.
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