Brazilian winger Malcom is almost certainly going to leave Bordeaux in the summer after being denied a January transfer and Arsenal are heading the queue for his signature.
According to the Mirror, the Gunners saw a £37.5m bid rejected in January for the former Corinthians star but they are expected to renew their interest after the season.
However, they won’t be alone in their efforts to sign the 21-year-old as Bayern Munich are also plotting a summer swoop for Malcom after making initial enquiries in January.
With both Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery set to become free agents when their contracts expire in June, Bayern will be in the market for a winger or two and Malcom is near the top of their wishlist.
Malcom has netted eight goals and laid on seven assists for his teammates already this season and is regarded as one of the best young prospects in the game. Bordeaux reportedly value the attacker at £50m.
Arsenal and Bayern aren’t alone in their pursuit of the right-winger as Borussia Dortmund are said to be interested in Malcom also, while Tottenham are also long-term admirers.
