Barcelona could earn €10m as Everton target €50m Vitor Roque transfer

Barcelona could receive a €10 million windfall if Everton complete a reported move for Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque during the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old Brazilian has attracted renewed Premier League interest after rebuilding his career following a difficult spell in Spain.

According to Sport, Barcelona are monitoring developments because they retained a percentage of Roque's future transfer fee when selling him to Palmeiras in February 2025.

However, Everton have yet to submit a confirmed offer, while Palmeiras reportedly demand at least €50 million.

Barcelona received a reported €25.5 million when Roque joined Palmeiras, with additional payments potentially available through performance-related bonuses.

The Catalan club also negotiated a sell-on clause that could generate further income if the striker moves again.

Under the reported agreement, Barcelona receive 10% of a transfer below €35 million, 15% for a deal between €35 million and €40.99 million, and 20% when the fee reaches €41 million.

Consequently, a €50 million sale would entitle Barcelona to approximately €10 million.

That would increase their fixed transfer income from Roque to around €35.5 million, excluding any bonuses already earned.

Sporting director Deco is reportedly following the situation closely, although Barcelona cannot receive any additional payment unless a qualifying transfer is completed.

Everton are reportedly considering Roque as an attacking reinforcement for 2027.

The Brazilian has registered 29 goals and eight assists in 97 Palmeiras appearances, attracting attention despite an ankle injury earlier this year.

His agent, André Cury, has acknowledged growing interest from European clubs.

"There are many European clubs interested in Vitor," Cury said.

Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham have also been linked with the forward, potentially increasing competition for his signature.

However, Palmeiras are under no immediate pressure to sell.

Roque remains contracted until December 2029, and the Brazilian club reportedly have no intention of negotiating below €50 million.

Everton manager David Moyes already has Thierno Barry among his attacking options, but Roque could provide additional competition.

For now, no agreement has been reached, and Barcelona's potential windfall remains dependent on a future sale.

Everton must decide whether to make an offer meeting Palmeiras' valuation when the January transfer window opens. Barcelona will continue monitoring developments because of their reported sell-on entitlement.