BARCELONA TIPPED TO USE VITOR ROQUE IN SWAP DEAL FOR EUROPE’S MOST IN-DEMAND STRIKER

La Liga powerhouse Barcelona is reportedly planning an ambitious bid for one of Europe’s top strikers this weekend.

The player in question is Viktor Gyökeres, who is having an outstanding start to the season. In 16 matches across all competitions, the Swedish forward has been directly involved in an impressive 24 goals.

His remarkable performance, following a stellar debut season in Portugal, has attracted the attention of several top European clubs. Now, Barcelona is said to be among those interested in signing the 26-year-old.

The club is looking for a long-term replacement for the aging Robert Lewandowski. According to Mundo Deportivo, citing Portuguese sources, Gyökeres has emerged as a key target.

Furthermore, Barcelona reportedly has a potential advantage in the form of Vitor Roque. Sporting CP showed interest in Roque before his loan move to Real Betis this summer. According to A Bola, Deco and his team might leverage Roque to negotiate a lower transfer fee for Gyökeres.