Vitor Roque: Where Everton stand and what Brazilian will bring to Toffees

Everton lead the chase for Palmeiras striker Roque, 21, who scored 20 goals in 2025 but has struggled this season with an ankle injury; Palmeiras want €50m.

Everton have emerged as the main suitor for Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque, with the Merseyside club eyeing a potential move for the 21-year-old in 2027. Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United have also shown interest, but Everton are currently attracting the most attention from Brazilian media.

Roque is an aggressive, hard-working forward who differs from a traditional target man. After an excellent 2025 when he scored 20 goals for Palmeiras, he has endured a tougher 2026 season, hampered by an ankle injury and subsequent surgery that have affected his playing time and performances. Palmeiras are demanding at least €50m (£44m) for the Brazilian.

His main strength is his movement and ability to exploit space behind defenders rather than operating as a conventional centre-forward. He drifts into channels, accelerates into space and cuts inside, complementing more traditional strikers like Flaco López at Palmeiras. Off the ball, Roque works extremely hard, pressing defenders and chasing loose passes—Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has praised his commitment, describing him as a "lion" for his competitive intensity. However, his effectiveness relies heavily on acceleration, strength and intensity; when not fully fit, he becomes significantly less effective, which has been evident during his injury struggles this season.