Scolari on Barcelona target Vitor Roque: "We won't be able to keep him"

Barça hope to close a deal for the 18-year-old Brazil international this summer

Athletico Paranaense are beginning to accept that they will soon lose their star player. Vitor Roque is the object of desire of several European clubs. Especially Barcelona who, as we have reported on SPORT, have had the player under control for months. 

The legendary Luiz Felipe Scolari, technical director of the Brazilian side, has spoken to 'Globoesporte' about Roque, the young striker he has under his command.

And he was clear: "I don't think we will be able to keep Vitor Roque, but who knows if we can keep him until the end of the year.

"I think it would be the best thing for him and for Athletico. There is no definite situation. I'm of the opinion that he has to be sold [eventually]."

NEXT STEP

Therefore, Athletico Paranaense assume the inevitable 'end' is arriving. Both the player and his entourage also believe that it is time to take the next step in his career. 

Roque has accumulated 10 goals and five assists in 25 games for Paranaense this season. Barça have been monitoring him for months and are in constant contact with his agents.