Chelsea joins race to sign Vitor Roque

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea is considering a move to sign in-form Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque, according to media reports in Brazil.

But the Premier League side faces competition for the 20-year-old's signature from London rivals Tottenham and West Ham, news outlet Lance reported.

It added that Chelsea had made preliminary enquiries with a view to securing the forward in the January tran