Reports from Sports Witness suggest that Spurs have reignited their pursuit of Brazilian prodigy Vitor Roque, the 20-year-old striker currently thriving at Palmeiras. With Chelsea also entering the fray, this prospective January move might potentially turn into an off-the-pitch London Derby.

Roque’s trajectory is the perfect example of volatility of young talent. Acquired by Barcelona in 2024 for a substantial fee following a prolific spell at Athletico Paranaense, the forward struggled to adapt in Catalonia. Limited minutes led to a loan at Real Betis, and by early 2025, he had returned to Brazil, for Palmeiras.

46 appearances, 17 goals and four assists. His blend of explosive pace, physical robustness, and relentless pressing has rendered him indispensable to his club, in much contrast to his European fortunes in Spain.

4 goals in his first 31 games for Palmeiras.Now 13 in his last 15 games.

All Vitor Roque needed was a club to be patient with him. Europes loss is Palmeiras gain. pic.twitter.com/I7yQapa0Oq

Tottenham are not new to understanding the kind of player Roque is. Initially showing interest in signing him, back in 2024, failing to take Barcelona over in the deal, and eventually backing out. We landed Dominic...