Daily Mail<\/a> is reporting that United have entered talks with French side Bordeaux\u00a0 for the signature of their Brazilian star, Malcom.<\/p>\nThe 20 years old has been in stunning form for them this season and has netted 7 goals in 18 games.<\/p>\n
He joined them from Corinthians last year, and has impressed in the French league.<\/p>\n
Jose Mourinho considers Malcom to be one of the best young players in Europe and wants to steal a match on his other suitors.<\/p>\n
Bordeaux have reportedly asked the Red Devils to pay \u00a350 million for the attacker, but the Red Devils will only pay \u00a333 million.<\/p>\n
Manchester City signed Gabriel Jesus last season, and the Brazilian has set the Premier League alight. His performance has made other teams to develop interest in signing young Brazilian players.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils would reportedly sign Malcom next month and loan him back to Bordeaux so he can continue to enjoy regular playing time.<\/p>\n
Malcom was born just six weeks before Gabriel Jesus, and reportedly has a gentle man agreement with Bordeaux that he would be allowed to leave if a big club comes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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