Man Utd plot £30million move for Bordeaux starlet Malcom

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Manchester United are considering a move for Bordeaux youngster Malcom
United are on the hunt for a winger and a full back ahead of the January window
And have identified the 20-year-old winger as one of their prime transfer targets
Jose Mourinho sent his United scouts to follow Malcom's progress last season
But Bordeaux are reluctant to sell next month and will demand at least £30m

Published: 13:36 EDT, 17 December 2017 | Updated: 16:47 EDT, 17 December 2017

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Manchester United are plotting a swoop for Bordeaux winger Malcom.

Jose Mourinho sent his scouts to follow the 20-year-old's progress last season and are weighing-up a move for the youngster in the January transfer window.

Malcom, who moved to Bordeaux from Corinthians in 2016, has been in sensational form this season, scoring seven goals in 16 appearances in Ligue 1.

Manchester United are preparing a £30m move for Bordeaux youngster Malcom in January

United are on the hunt for a winger and a full back and have identified the Brazil U23 international as one of their prime targets.

They will however need to make their opening gambit close to the £30million mark with the Ligue 1 side reluctant to sell their talented youngster.

The 20-year-old Brazilian has been in sensational form this season, netting seven times

Another stumbling block for United is their timing. Bordeaux would be open to selling Malcom if their valuation can be met but may be unwilling to negotiate until the summer.

Mourinho is also keeping one eye on Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale.

The Wales international has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time now amid his injury woes at Madrid but a deal to sign him is also unlikely to be discussed until the summer window opens.