Everton are said to be after Malcom, but it seems that they could be trumped by Roma.
According to a report on Gianluca Di Marzio, Malcom prefers a move to Roma over Everton.
The Toffees have reportedly agreed a deal worth £35 million with Bordeaux to sign the Brazilian, but getting a transfer over the line is proving problematic.
Malcom apparently prefers the option of making a switch to Roma, and he has verbally agreed a contract with the Italian side.
However, Roma have not yet managed to match Everton’s offer, and discussions are still ongoing with Bordeaux over meeting a compromise.
It leaves Everton’s hopes of landing the 21-year-old prospect hanging by a thread.
Everton are relying on Roma and Bordeaux not reaching an agreement, if they are to bring the highly rated attacker in.
Malcom’s agent also confirmed yesterday that his client was keen on a switch to Italy.
“The player would like to come to Italy and Roma are very interested,” he said to Tele Radio Stereo.
“In the next few hours, I will have a word with Monchi (Roma’s director of football).”
Everton are yet to make a signing over what has been a frustrating summer for Marco Silva’s side so far.
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