Barcelona plot shock move for ex-Real Madrid forward if Vitor Roque leaves this summer

Barcelona are reportedly plotting a shock move for ex-Real Madrid forward Borja Mayoral if Vitor Roque heads towards the exit door.

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• Roque might leave Barcelona in summer
• Club already looking for a replacement
• Former Madrid striker tops their wishlist

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to Barcelona are considering a move for Getafe forward Mayoral should Roque leave the club. Despite a meniscus injury that kept him out of action during the final stretch of the season, Mayoral has impressed the Barca hierarchy with his consistent performances and goal-scoring ability that he exhibited in the earlier phases of the 2023-24 season which saw him find the net 15 times in La Liga.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Mayoral's contract with Getafe extends until the summer of 2027, and he is currently the highest-paid player at the club, earning a salary of €4.7 million (£4m/$5m) per year. He honed his skills at the Real Madrid youth academy but struggled to get first-team opportunities at Los Blancos. Hence he had to spend several seasons on loan at at Roma, Levante, and Wolfsburg before making the move to Getafe in a club record €10 million (£9m/$11m)transfer from Madrid.

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  Mayoral's experience in La Liga and his proven track record make him a compelling candidate for the Catalan giants. However, Getafe can demand a significant fee for his services since the forward has had a stellar last season and is contracted to them for three more years which hands them the upper hand in negotiations with Barcelona.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Roque's agent remains firm that his client will not go out on loan but only on a permanent transfer if he leaves the Catalan giants. Moreover, Barcelona's interest in Mayoral as a potential replacement for Roque shows that the Barca hierarchy is already planning for a future without the Brazilian in their ranks.