Chelsea have reportedly launched a bold opening bid to sign Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque, as the Premier League side look to reinforce their attacking options ahead of the next transfer window.
According to reports, the West London club have submitted an initial offer worth around £43 million for the Brazilian forward, who previously endured a difficult spell with Barcelona before revitalising his career back in South America.
Roque, 21, joined Palmeiras in February 2025 after leaving Barcelona in a deal worth a fixed €25.5 million plus a further €5 million in add-ons. The Catalan club also retained a 20 percent sell-on clause in the agreement, meaning any future transfer could deliver them an additional financial windfall.
CHELSEA’s interest follows the striker’s resurgence in Brazil. After struggling to secure regular minutes during his short stint at Camp Nou, Roque has rediscovered his scoring touch with Palmeiras and re-emerged as one of the most promising young forwards in South America.
Reports indicate his recent form has attracted significant attention from several Premier League clubs, with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur also monitoring his progress.
The Blues are believed to be prioritising a new centre-forward as they continue reshaping their squad, with the club exploring multiple attacking targets in the market. Roque’s profile — a mobile striker known for his pace, aggressive pressing and clinical finishing — is thought to appeal to the club’s recruitment team as they look for a long-term solution in attack.
Palmeiras, however, may prove reluctant sellers. The Brazilian giants only signed the forward last year and see him as a key figure in their squad. Previous reports suggested the club had little interest in negotiating for the player amid growing European interest.
Any potential deal could also have implications for Barcelona. With a sell-on percentage included in Roque’s transfer to Palmeiras, the Spanish side would stand to benefit financially if the striker completes another big-money move to Europe.
For now, CHELSEA’s reported approach represents an opening move in what could become a competitive race for the Brazilian’s signature. With several Premier League clubs keeping tabs on the forward and Palmeiras under no immediate pressure to sell, negotiations are expected to develop in the coming months
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