Arsenal and Everton are said to be battling it out for Malcom, but Marco Silva’s side may have the upper hand.
According to RMC Sport, Everton could beat Arsenal to the signing of Malcom.
Everton are said to be preparing a £31 million move for Malcom, with Arsenal stalling over the transfer of the Barcelona winger.
It means that Everton could steal a march on Arsenal for the Brazilian international.
And many Gunners fans are fearful of what could happen if Everton land the 22-year-old.
Arsenal’s attention appears to be on Wilfried Zaha currently, so Everton could be moving for Malcom at the right time.
If Everton do sign Malcom he will be the fourth player to arrive from Barcelona at Goodison Park in recent times, with Andre Gomes, Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne all signing from the Catalan side last summer.
Malcom has struggled at the Nou Camp since signing, but could still be an exciting signing for Everton.
The rapid attacker was regarded as one of the finest prospects in Europe during his time in France with Bordeaux and if Everton could get him back to his best he would be a major threat.
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