Prem quartet on alert as Malcom confirms summer exit
Four Premier League clubs could make their move after Brazilian winger Malcom confirmed he will be leaving Bordeaux this summer.
Malcom was a leading target for both Arsenal and Tottenham in the winter, but neither were able to complete a deal.
The player was also linked with Manchester United, while Liverpool were mentioned in passing as a club of interest.
But none were able to prise the £40million-rated winger from Bordeaux, who are fighting against Ligue Un relegation.
Malcom admitted that he wanted to leave the club in the winter, but now says he has a guarantee that he will be allowed to leave in the next transfer window.
“Yes, there was a promise that I will be negotiating in June,” Malcom told Brazilian outlet UOL. “I will choose the team, and Bordeaux will let me go.
“I already said that I would have liked to leave this winter to meet new challenges.
“But I must also remember that Bordeaux helped me a lot.
“I gave my word to Bordeaux that I will continue [with the club] to be able to have more time to choose my future club.
“These next three or four months will make a big difference.”