AliousAccording to Marca, Everton is interested in signing Barcelona striker Vitor Roque before the August 30 transfer deadline.
Barcelona is reportedly willing to sell Roque for £25.6 million, the same amount they paid for him, or consider a loan deal.
Everton is one of several clubs that have expressed interest.
Roque, who only debuted for Barcelona in January, is now available despite his short tenure with the club.
This situation highlights Barcelona’s ongoing financial difficulties.
However, Everton also faces financial constraints, making a significant investment in an unproven player risky.
The club has already used most of its transfer budget, according to The Athletic.
Spending over £25 million on Roque would likely require selling a current first-team player.
Given these circumstances, Everton manager Sean Dyche and the club’s leadership should be cautious about pursuing Roque.
A loan deal would be a much wiser option if they decide to move forward.
While there are questions about Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s future at Everton, replacing him with Roque would be too risky for a club that needs to make prudent decisions this summer.
Everton should prioritize financial stability and avoid potentially destabilizing moves in the transfer market.
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