Transfer Market Buzz: Vitor Roque Rejects Al Hilal, Jhon Duran Eyed as Alternative
- Vitor Roque declines Al Hilal’s initial contract proposal.
- Al Hilal explores other U21 strikers, including Jhon Duran.
- Jhon Duran shows interest in joining West Ham.
Vitor Roque Turns Down Al Hilal
Vitor Roque, the promising 19-year-old Brazilian centre-forward currently with FC Barcelona, has turned down an initial contract proposal from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Roque, who joined Barcelona on January 1, 2024, and has a contract until June 30, 2031, has already made a significant impact in his young career.
🚨🇸🇦 Understand Vitor Roque and his camp have turned down Al Hilal initial contract proposal after club-to-club approach.
Al Hilal have also requested info on other U21 strikers as potential alternatives…
…including Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran who wants to join West Ham. 👀🇨🇴 https://t.co/1yeiSrUZqQ
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
September 17, 2023
Roque’s versatility allows him to play not only as a centre-forward but also on the wings. His market value stands at €30 million, reflecting his potential and current performance levels. His statistics include impressive spells in Série A, Libertadores, and LaLiga. For instance, in Série A, he has 54 appearances with 17 goals and 4 assists. This rejection by Roque opens the door for other clubs to vie for his talents, making him a hot prospect in the transfer market.
Jhon Duran as a Potential Alternative
Al Hilal is not wasting any time and has already started looking into other young talents. One of the names on their list is Jhon Duran, a 20-year-old Colombian centre-forward currently playing for Aston Villa. Duran, who joined Aston Villa on January 23, 2023, has a contract running until June 30, 2028. His market value is estimated at €20 million.
Duran’s performances in the Premier League and MLS have caught the eye of several clubs. He has 35 appearances in the Premier League with 5 goals and 1 assist, and 27 appearances in MLS with 8 goals and 1 assist. Notably, Duran is keen on joining West Ham, adding another layer to the ongoing transfer discussions.
The interest from Al Hilal in both Vitor Roque and Jhon Duran highlights the club’s strategy to secure young, promising talents. It also underscores the broader trend of Saudi Arabian clubs investing heavily in football to boost their squads.
For more insights into the transfer market dynamics, check out these articles:
- Aston Villa’s Bold Move for Top Forward: Will They Secure the Deal?
- Arsenal Finalizes Major Transfer: Find Out Who’s Heading to London
- Chelsea’s New Signing Heads to the U.S. for Long-Term Contract
Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window continues to buzz with activity.