Man United told how to complete £44m January transfer after Endrick decision

Man United told how to complete £44m January transfer after Endrick decision - 'We are waiting'

Manchester United are one of the clubs reportedly interested in Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque and his entourage have discussed the potential of a January move

Vitor Roque's entourage are expecting bids worth €50million (£44m) in the January transfer window as Manchester United and a number of European clubs reportedly keep tabs on his situation at Palmeiras.

The striker has scored 13 goals in 28 games since returning to the Brazilian side from Barcelona. Roque cost around £22m back in February, becoming the most expensive player in South American football history.

His performances in Brazil have led to several clubs monitoring his progress, with a move in January being tipped. United and Chelsea have been labelled as the 'most interested' clubs in the race, with West Ham United also keen.

Ruben Amorim is reportedly considering adding a new striker to his squad at Old Trafford to provide competition to Benjamin Sesko. The United boss has barely used Joshua Zirkzee, and speculation surrounding the Dutchman's own future has led to a potential domino effect.

Real Madrid's Endrick was previously linked with a move to Manchester after being granted the chance to leave the Spanish giants. However, he is now set to join French side Lyon.

Roque is a name that continues to be discussed on the transfer rumour mill and in an interview with Globo Esporte, the striker's agent has revealed that the player's entourage is expecting bids when the January transfer window opens.

Relayed by Spanish website Sport, Andre Cury, one of the agents at Link Sports, said: "We already had an offer from the Arab world for €35 million (£30.8m), which didn't interest us.

"Now we are waiting to receive a proposal of around €50 million from the Premier League. The plan was to come back here, recover his strength, and also explore the market. If a good offer comes in for everyone involved and they understand that he needs to leave, he's willing to listen, but he's very happy at Palmeiras.

"Now the goal is to try to win the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores." The Serie A campaign runs until the start of December and Palmeiras are currently top of the table, leading Flamengo by one point.

Roque face Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores Final on November 29, meaning the season in Brazil will come to an end before the January transfer window opens.

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