Vitor Roque Transfer News: Barcelona Loanee Weighs Palmeiras Move

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The future of Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, with the Brazilian forward being linked to a move to Palmeiras. According to reports, Roque is "seriously considering" joining the Brazilian side, who have expressed interest in signing him before the transfer window closes. Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has admitted that she would like to sign Roque for the club, and the player's agent, Andre Cury, has arrived in Barcelona to discuss the next steps of the potential move.

Roque has struggled to find playing time at Real Betis, where he is currently on loan, and has fallen behind Cucho Hernandez and Cedric Bakambu in the pecking order. Barcelona are willing to sell Roque, but must now talk to Betis about the player's future and whether he continues in La Liga or heads back to Brazil. If Betis agree to release Roque, it seems he will be on the move again just months after leaving Barcelona for Manuel Pellegrini's side. The transfer fee for Roque is reported to be around €25 million, which Palmeiras are willing to pay to sign the young striker.

However, Betis are not considering letting Roque leave at this stage of the season, despite the fact that he has fallen behind in the pecking order. The club do not have Cucho registered for the UEFA Conference League, meaning that Bakambu and Roque are the only striker options that Pellegrini has for that competition. This is one of the reasons that Los Verdiblancos has for taking their stance with the young Brazilian. The situation is complex, with Roque facing a major decision - remain in Europe, where his playing time is limited, or return to Brazil, where Palmeiras are offering him a prominent role.

The key decision now is whether to move forward with Palmeiras' proposal immediately or wait until the summer transfer window. Palmeiras have been persistent in their pursuit, putting forward a lucrative financial offer to Roque's representatives. They are prepared to pay a significant transfer fee to Barcelona, but the deal hinges on the Catalan club's willingness to facilitate negotiations. The following are the key points in the transfer negotiations:

• Palmeiras have offered a transfer fee of €25 million for Roque
• Roque's agent, Andre Cury, is in Barcelona to discuss the transfer
• Betis are not considering letting Roque leave at this stage of the season
• Barcelona are willing to sell Roque, but must talk to Betis about the player's future

Regardless of the outcome, Roque's future will be decided in the coming weeks. The young striker has a lot to consider, including the possibility of playing in the UEFA Conference League with Betis or joining Palmeiras and becoming a key player for the Brazilian side. The situation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what the final decision will be.