Arsenal and Chelsea offered hope for the Brazilian wonderkid signature Vitor Roque in summer transfer

Arsenal and Chelsea offered hope for the Brazilian wonderkid signature Vitor Roque in summer transfer

The 18-year-old scored for free at the South American Under-20 Championships this past month, earning him the trophy at the end of the tournament. This led him to find a place in the senior team for the March Internationals for the first time, highlighting his swift rise to the top.

Any hope for the two London clubs to land the attacker appeared to have been dashed in February after an admission of membership in Barcelona. He told Sport: "I feel good about playing for Barcelona. I try to stay focused on daily life and do the best I can at Athletico. I'm sure if I get it right here, I can go to Europe."

This claim may have shown Roque would rather move to Camp Nou above Stamford Bridge or Emirates Stadium, although this is not necessarily the case. The youth has since indicated that he does not prefer where he finishes and will continue to work towards the next level.

He said to AS: I prefer to concentrate on the present rather than the future, because the present is more important than the next day. My future is in God's hands, so I shall continue to work with humility. My future will be the result of the work I'm doing today... I try not to think about things that don't go on the field. I don’t have a preferred club. I think at this point, Paranaense is what's best for me."

It remains to be seen whether there will be any conclusion to the transference saga when it comes to the summer months. However, Roque will not run out of contenders if he is available, with a possible move to Europe.