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Sam Hill

Arsenal and Chelsea pursue £35m transfer for 'next Sergio Aguero' as Barcelona talks stall

Arsenal and Chelsea are both 'pushing hard' to sign Brazilian talent Vitor Roque this summer. The 18-year-old continues to impress in South America and has been compared to the likes of Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero and former City and Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez.

The Gunners have enjoyed success from signing Brazilian players in the past with Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Jesus all excelling under Mikel Arteta. Sporting director Edu Gaspar will be aware of the upcoming talents from Brazil and Roque looks set to follow in Neymar and Vinicius Junior's footsteps by making a move to Europe this summer.

Chelsea are in need of a new striker ahead of next season given the poor form of Kai Havertz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Armando Broja is not set to return from a long-term knee injury until later this year, and given the Blues' problems in front of goal this term, a new striker addition would be smart business by Todd Boehly.

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