Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign talented youngster Vitor Roque this summer. The Brazilian teenager has been dubbed the 'next Sergio Aguero' and is attracting interest from some of Europe's top clubs.
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 the lack of faith shown in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. football.london understands Christopher Nkunku is set to complete a switch to Stamford Bridge this summer after agreeing a pre-contract with the Blues.
