Man United open talks with Bordeaux over deal to sign Brazilian – report
Man United are keen on signing 20-year-old Brazilian attacker Malcolm from Bordeaux in 2018, say reports
Manchester United have opened talks with Bordeaux about a deal to sign Brazilian attacker Malcom in the January transfer window, according to reports in the British media.
The Daily Mail is reporting that the Red Devils have opened talks with the French club about buying Malcolm in January and then loaning the 20-year-old back for the remainder of the current campaign.
The same report claims that Bordeaux could be set to hold out for as much as £50m for their star player, but the Red Devils are said to be confident of lowering the asking price.
The story also claims that Manchester United are going to have as much as £80m to spend on new signings in the January transfer window as Jose Mourinho looks to bolster his squad in the new year.
The Red Devils are also facing a significant struggle in trying to catch Manchester City at the top of the table, with Pep Guardiola’s men currently out of sight in the title race.
Manchester United are likely to be keen to significantly bolster their squad in the new year as they look to try and challenge for major honours.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are currently preparing for their home Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday.
