La Liga club delegation optimistic about signing Barcelona forward after recent visit | OneFootball

The Real Betis delegation was in Barcelona this week to discuss the transfer of Vitor Roque this summer.

The Spanish outfit are locked in a battle with Sporting CP in the race to sign the Barcelona forward, who is not a part of Hansi Flick’s plans this season.

Former Real Betis captain, Joaquin Sanchez, was a part of the Real Betis delegation, even acting as the spokesperson for the committee that was negotiating the transfer of Roque.

Joaquim optimistic about Roque transfer

Having returned to Sevilla from his visit to Barcelona, Joaquin, in a recent media interaction, has conveyed his optimism when it comes to signing Roque.

“They have gone well,” said Joaquin (h/t Mundo Deportivo) when asked if he was optimistic. “We are happy. I can’t say anything else.”

This comes on the back of reports which suggest Real Betis have received the approval of Vitor Roque during their trip to Barcelona.

Roque is ready to join Real Betis (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

However, it remains to be seen whether Real Betis can reach an agreement with Barcelona, who are keen on sanctioning a permanent sale.

The Catalans, after all, want to recoup the majority of the investment they had made in the Brazilian forward earlier in the year.

Real Betis, though, are not in a position to propose a permanent deal. Reports suggest the Verdiblancos have tabled a two-year loan deal for the forward.

Alternatively, the Spanish outfit are willing to sanction a permanent transfer if Barcelona can be flexible in regards to the payout.

Therefore, it will be interesting to see how this Vitor Roque saga unfolds, and whether or not Real Betis can succeed in their bid to sign the Brazilian, especially amid stiff competition from Sporting CP.