Arsenal 'interested in signing Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque and Barcelona defender Eric Garcia'

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Arsenal are leading the race to sign Brazilian teenage starlet Vitor Roque
The teenager's representatives are reportedly in London discussing a deal
Mikel Arteta's side are also interested in signing Eric Garcia from Barcelona

Published: 04:08 EDT, 30 March 2023 | Updated: 04:08 EDT, 30 March 2023

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Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque, and are also said to be interested in bringing Barcelona defender Eric Garcia to the Emirates.

Mundo Deportivo have reported that the Gunners are in the best position to sign Roque from Athletico Panaraense, ahead of Chelsea and Barcelona.

Though the 18-year-old's dream is to play for Barcelona, his father, Juvenal Ferreira and his representatives are said to be focusing on a move to Arsenal and have flown to London to discuss a deal.

His representatives have moved their interest away from Barcelona due to the club's financial limitations and with questions over whether they will be able to sign any players during the upcoming summer window.

Arsenal's sporting director Edu Gaspar meanwhile has been in contact with the teenager 'for months'.

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque ahead of Barcelona

Roque helped Brazil win the U20 South American Championship and just this week received his first senior international cap

The Gunners are also said to be interested in former Man City defender Garcia.

They had been interested in signing him from Barcelona during the January transfer window, only for the the 22-year-old to refuse their offer.

However, following reports that Barcelona have agreed to sign Atletico Madrid defender Inigo Martinez on a free transfer this summer, Garcia may contemplate leaving the Nou Camp.

Garcia has a contract until 2026, but he is down the pecking order under Xavi at Barcelona, with just 14 appearances to his name this season.

Roque meanwhile only joined Athletico Panaraense last April in a £3.7m deal from Cruzeiro.

The Gunners are also keen to sign Eric Garcia from Barcelona in the upcoming summer window

He received his first senior international call-up for Brazil this month, receiving his first cap as a 65th minute substitute in their 2-1 defeat to Morocco on Saturday.

He forced his way into the senior squad after helping Brazil win the U20 South American Championship in February.

Last season he scored 14 goals and registered five assists in 52 games across all competitions.

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