Despite the altercations with the Financial Fair Play regulations in La Liga, Barcelona have not stepped back from their preparation ahead of the new season.
While the club appear to be on the brink of securing a deal for Inigo Martinez, another top priority for the Blaugrana is to sign Vitor Roque.
After missing out on a host of South American talents in recent years, the club are determined to secure the signing of the Athletico Paranaense starlet, who is regarded as the next big thing to come out of Brazilian football after Endrick.
Barcelona are set to be handed a major boost in their pursuit of Roque, as the forward’s agent is set to arrive in the city this weekend.
The representatives are coming to Barça to sort out talks over the club’s disposition and stance on the transfer. This comes after reports that the forward is set to cost a fortune, especially with Athletico PR asking for €50 million for the player’s 85% transfer rights.
The Brazilian outfit are also holding out for a percentage of the player’s future sale, which is quite a tall order for Barcelona. The club remain determined to sign the forward, but the complications regarding the transfer have made the job difficult for the Blaugrana.
The Catalans are not in a positive financial stage and must make serious adjustments to their wage bill if they are to splash a fortune for any individual in the coming summer.
While they would not usually approach a player worth more than €35 million, Vitor Roque’s desire to play for Barcelona has made the club try out various ways of finding an economic solution and sign the Brazilian in the coming summer.
