United told price to land in‑form samba star with 18 goal involvements in 33 – report

Manchester United have finally been informed how much they may have to pay to bring Vitor Roque back to Europe. Roque’s career failed to take off on the continent despite impressing with Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense. He struggled to make an impact at Barcelona and later during a loan spell at Real Betis. Roque shines back home Earlier this year, at the end of February, Roque made the bold decision to return to Brazil, and what a masterstroke that has proved to be. Joining Palmeiras from Barcelona, the 20‑year‑old has rediscovered his mojo and effectively resurrected his career. In the recently concluded 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A campaign, he made 18 goal involvements in 33 matches, helping Palmeiras finish second in the league table. Vitor Roque’s stats (courtesy Flashscore) SeasonClubMatches Played (MP)Goals (G)Assists (A) 2025Palmeiras33163 2025Palmeiras300 2024/25Real Betis2240 2023/24Barcelona1420 2023Athletico-PR25123 European interest grows Roque’s exploits back home have not gone unnoticed, with several European clubs now circling. United have emerged as a serious suitor, with recent claims suggesting he could be lined up as a replacement for Joshua Zirkzee. Well, if United do allow Zirkzee to depart and look to bring Roque on board, it has now emerged how much they may need to pay to get the deal over the line. How much for Roque? According to Manchester World, citing sources in Brazil: “Roque’s representatives expect the bidding to go up as high as £44m, which is still considerably less than what was paid for Sesko and most of the other strikers who moved to the Premier League.” All eyes will now be on United to see whether they are willing to strike a deal for the Samba star. That said, if United believe Roque is the right fit for Amorim’s system, they will need to move quickly to secure his signature. Chelsea, according to reports, are also keen on the forward. A striker reborn A clinical finisher with goals in his armoury, Roque could undoubtedly prove a perfect Zirkzee replacement, provided United act decisively. With Zirkzee seemingly Serie A bound, the door may be opening for Roque to step in. Featured image Alexandre Schneider via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.