Tottenham rivalled for Bordeaux star Malcom by German giants Bayern Munich
Spurs were interested in signing the Bordeaux winger in the January window but the French club were demanding £50million
BAYERN MUNICH are ready to hijack Tottenham’s move for Malcom.
Spurs were interested in signing the Bordeaux winger in the January window but the French club were demanding £50million.
The 20-year-old is still regarded as a star of the future and Mauricio Pochettino is tracking him despite Lucas Moura’s arrival.
But German giants Bayern are now in the race for the Brazilian youngster.
They are looking at a new winger as a priority as Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery are getting towards the end of their glittering careers.
Malcom has admitted that a move to the Premier League is likely tO move away from France in the near future.
Malcom said: “Yes, there was a promise that I will be negotiating in June.
“I will choose the team, and Bordeaux will let me go. I already said that I would have liked to leave this winter to meet new challenges.
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“But I must also remember that Bordeaux helped me a lot. I have given my word to Bordeaux that I will continue [with the club] to be able to have more time to choose my future club.
“These next three or four months will make a big difference.”