In a recent tweet, journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that Everton are in discussions to sign Barcelona striker Vitor Roque. The Toffees are targeting the Brazilian forward for a potential move to Goodison Park during this summer’s transfer window.
Roque’s Impressive Emergence at Nou Camp Last Season
The 19-year-old made a notable impression for Barcelona in the previous season, delivering a few standout performances in the attacking third. Roque scored two goals in 16 appearances across all competitions for the Catalan giants last season. Most of his appearances came as a substitute, which might explain his average of 0.9 shots, 0.1 key passes, and 0.3 dribbles per game in La Liga. He also maintained a decent pass completion rate of 76.6% in the Spanish top tier (stats via Whoscored).
Roque’s current contract at Barcelona runs until the summer of 2031, which could make it challenging for Everton to sign him at a bargain price.
What Would Roque Bring to Everton Under Sean Dyche?
Roque has the ability to create space for himself and get shots on goal. He possesses the vision to set up good chances for his teammates in the final third when he’s in form. The young Brazilian can also make intelligent runs with the ball in advanced positions. However, he is still relatively inexperienced at the highest level and would need time to adapt and prove himself in the Premier League.
Roque would add more attacking options to Everton manager Sean Dyche’s frontline. Despite his young age, he is already capable of competing for regular first-team football at the Merseyside club. At 19, Roque has the potential to develop into a future star in European football, making him a promising long-term investment for Everton.
However, Dyche will need to be patient with Roque’s development to fully unlock his potential at Goodison Park. All things considered, securing a deal for the Brazilian forward this summer would be a smart move for the Toffees.
