Manchester United announced earlier today that Michael Carrick has been relieved of his duties as the head coach, with Mauricio Pochettino believed to be the leading contender to replace the Englishman in the hot seat at Old Trafford.
With the Red Devils lurking in the relegation zone and primary marksman Benjamin Sesko injured until 2027, it is likely that a new manager’s appointment will be followed by further recruitments in January, not least a striker.
Ekrem Konur has reported that Manchester United are looking to sign Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also keen on his acquisition after he has regained his feet in Brazil after a troubled stint with Barcelona.
The 21-year-old is in fine form, scoring nine goals and three assists in this year’s South American footballing campaign. He is valued at £32 million on Transfermarkt and consequently, promises to be a brilliant cost-effective option for interested clubs.
United need a better option up top than Roque
Vitor Roque has been a success at Palmeiras, with his off-the-ball movement to attack spaces, finishing, acceleration and dribbling helping him yield promising results in the final third. However, whether he is ideal for Manchester United is debatable.
Given that they have made a tumultuous start to the season, the Red Devils need somebody more experienced and reliable to lead their line. And while Roque would be a good long-term option, he may not have the desired impact soon enough with United.
In addition, his failure to perform in Europe has been documented at Barcelona and during a short spell with Real Betis, so Man United will need to be wary about Roque’s signing, particularly considering they have little room for error.
An option like Ivan Toney, who has been linked with a move to the Premier League and has produced consistent returns in front of goal would significantly bolster Man United, compared to an upcoming name like Roque, while their new coach could also ponder over giving Joshua Zirkzee a key role.
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