Roma have reportedly opened talks to sign Bordeaux winger Malcom after Everton cooled their interest.
Italian giants Roma have reportedly opened talks to sign Bordeaux attacker Malcom despite interest from Everton.
According to a report from the Daily Mail, the 2017/18 Champions League semi-finalists Roma are in discussions about landing the 21-year-old winger from French outfit Bordeaux.
The report states that Everton were due to hold talks with the player’s entourage this week, but they have moved to cool their interest.
Gianluca Di Marzio previously reported that Roma were planning to step up their pursuit of the Brazilian wide man, with funds to be aided by the imminent departure of goalkeeper Alisson to Liverpool.
Sky Sports previously reported that Everton were in advanced talks for Malcom, with a £30million deal being discussed.
There has been heavy speculation about Malcom’s future this summer and he is fresh off the back of a strong season in France.
The speed machine made 38 appearances across all competitions for Bordeaux, scoring 12 goals and supplying eight assists in return for the Ligue 1 outfit.
The latest twist in Malcom’s future is that Roma are in the driving seat for the Brazilian trickster and that Everton have eased off, according to the Daily Mail.
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