Roque, 21, made the move from boyhood club Athletico Paranaense to Barcelona in January 2024, but scored just two goals in his 16 appearances.
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The striker then returned to Brazil and has since managed to rediscover his form and confidence at Palmeiras.
Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea have made Roque a priority target heading into the summer transfer window.
It’s understood that the Premier League side have already made an offer worth £43 million in order to beat other top European sides to his services.