Huge boost for Barcelona as Brazilian prodigy turns down Arsenal transfer

Barcelona has been provided with a major boost as Brazilian forward Vitor Roque insisted Catalan club is his dream destination. According to reports, Arsenal are also tracking down player but might have to shift ir attention to or players. Barcelona are also looking to upgre its current crop of forwards and have identified Roque as a possible target next summer. Roque currently plies his tre for Brazilian first-tier side Athletico Paranaense.

Brazilian starlet claimed Barcelona as his dream club

teenr moved to Athletico in summer of 2022 and has been heralded as a future star. He hasn't played much this season but his talent is eugh to attract interest of Spanish giants. Despite crashing out of European competitions, Barcelona are marching towards ar La Liga title as y are six points clear at top of La Liga with a game in hand.

Brushing Arsenal's hopes, Roque claimed his family is also a staunch supporter of club. “I try to do my best at Athletico. I kw that Barcelona are interested, and or clubs too. But I want to focus here, I have a contract until 2027.

“I’m doing my best here, and who kws if it’s good for Athletico, for me, for my family, a transfer will happen

“It’s t only my dream, but my family’s. Ever since I was a kid, I watched awards. So I do have goal of getting re, and I’m sure we’ll do everything to get re toger.”

Barcelona are reportedly planning a major summer overhaul but recently La Liga president Javier Tebas explained club can t spend a single penny in next transfer window unless y sort out ir financial mess. “As of today, Barcelona doesn’t have any room in its budget to spend in upcoming transfer window. 

“Barcelona has been involved in questionable behaviour which has h an impact on LaLiga and we are acting accordingly. We have ruled that y can longer sign more players.

“y sold off £620m (€700m) in TV rights and tried to find different ways to solve situation but y won’t be able to do that next season. We have strict ecomic controls. At end of each window, we tell all clubs in LaLiga what y can spend.