Athletico Paranaense warn Barca: "We have received offers for Vitor Roque"

Vitor Roque has been outstanding at the South American U20 Championship. The striker, who was already on the short-list of several teams, has given even more reasons for those who want him to sign him.

Barca are the team most interested in the striker, but in the last few hours, Arsenal have joined the race for the Brazlian gem. Athletico Parananense president Mario Celso Petraglia confirmed to 'Globoesporte' that there are several teams fighting for him and they are aware of them.

"There is a race for Vitor Roque. We have already received calls and offers, but they have not reached what we are asking for," he said. This is a message to Barca and the rest of the teams that could be interested in the Brazilian star.

He conceded that his club is not in a position to pay anyone what other big clubs can pay. "We can't pay what the Europeans pay," he said.

This race, in any case, has only just begun. Athletico Paranaense's president made it clear that they are not going to settle for little for Vitor Roque: "There is still a long way to go.