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Arsenal make transfer approach for £52.5m Brazilian wonderkid amid Chelsea and Barcelona battle

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with the representatives of Brazilian prodigy Vitor Roque. The teenage striker has attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs recently and the Gunners are said to be making the first move.

Roque currently plays for Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense and has become a prized asset in recent weeks with his performances at the U20 South American Championship. The striker is the tournament's top-scorer with six goals, adding to his impressive stats in his home nation.

The 2005-born attacker has scored 13 goals in 52 professional games and has been tracked by a number of clubs across Europe. Previously, reports in Spain claimed 'several' big teams were chasing his signature, including Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

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