Barcelona Hijack Malcom's Transfer To AS Roma, Bid £36 Million

Forget Willian, Barcelona are now interested in signing Malcom.

Unlucky, AS Roma.

It appeared the Italian outfit had secured his services after agreeing personal terms and a price with Bordeaux.

AS Roma struck a €36 million fee with the French side and had a provisional deal with the Brazilian starlet worth a reported €2.5 million on a five-year contract.

A bunch of teams including the likes of Arsenal and Spurs were keeping tabs on Malcom with AS Roma on the verge of completing a transfer.

However, in the eleventh hour, Barcelona entered the race while reportedly lodging a more lucrative offer in the region of €41 million.

AS Roma and Bordeaux have yet to sign any contract which frees up negotiations with Barcelona.

Malcom in action. Image: PA

Barcelona look set to hijack the Malcom transfer at the last minute with the player due to undergo a medical at AS Roma.

Fans were even waiting for his arrival in Rome. But, obviously, he didn't turn up.

The 2017/18 La Liga champions turning their attention to Malcom could suggest a move for Willian is off the table.

The club tabled a few unsuccessful bids for the Chelsea attacker as they look to reinforce their attack ahead of the new season.

Topics: Football News, Football, Barcelona, Malcom

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