While Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear that he is counting on Vitor Roque for the second half of the season, the club’s sporting director, Manu Fajardo, has acknowledged

Palmeiras have not given up hope of signing Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque before the transfer window closes in Brazil on Feb. 28, ESPN Brasil reported.

Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque is said to be “seriously considering” joining Palmeiras after the Brazilian side expressed an interest in the forward. Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has already admitted she would like to sign Vitor Roque for the club before the Brazilian transfer window closes at the end of the month.