Man Utd are in contact with Barcelona over a shock loan deal for strikers

Manchester United have contacted the agent of young Barcelona striker Vitor Roque over a loan deal, according to a Spanish report.

Roque completed his €61 million move to Barcelona in January but the 19-year-old has struggled for game time, seeing just 310 minutes with 13 appearances in all competitions.

Amidst allegations that Barcelona do not believe Roque is good enough to play for the team at the moment, Mundo Deportivo reports that a number of clubs are in contact with the Brazilian team regarding a possible loan.

United are said to be keen on bringing the 19-year-old to the Premier League, with Napoli, Lyon, Nice, Sevilla and Real Betis all said to be interested in Roque.

Barcelona manager Xavi has previously backed Roque but has recently left the door open for a loan move this summer.

“We haven't decided anything yet,” said Xavi. “We will decide at the end of the season what is best for everyone. It is not easy to come from Brazil. You need time and practice. At the end of the season, we will decide.”

In accordance with SPORTSRoque has already dismissed the idea of ​​leaving Barcelona on loan, with his agent prepared to fend off any attempts to part with the 19-year-old just six months after his move to Spain.

Roque's representatives believe that he needs more time with Barcelona to develop and hope that Xavi will decide to keep Roque next season, although reports say that the striker may not complete his registration with the club next year due to financial problems.

United are known to be on the hunt for a new striker and spent the January transfer window looking for an experienced goalscorer who could provide support for the young Rasmus Hojlund, who was struggling in front of goal at the time.

However, a young striker is always a possibility for United, who is 90 min understand they are in the race to sign RB Leipzig's 20-year-old striker Benjamin Sesko.

READ THE LATEST MAN UTD NEWS, FOLLOW THE CUTS AND GOSSIP