During the presentation of Justin Kluivert in Trigoria, the sporting director of Roma, Monchi, expressed his interest in Malcom from Bordeaux, who is also known to be a target for Inter.

“Today we are presenting Kluivert, which seemed impossible three months ago; everyone wanted him here and he is here. Pastore seemed impossible as well, according to some of you, but now he is here too.

“Malcom sounded like madness, and today you’ll tell me that this is only a possibility. It is right to say this. We shouldn’t just talk about the sales of Alisson and Radja Nainggolan, but also of the purchases we’ve made.

“I have received many complimentary messages of late, but not only for the sales – also for the team we are creating. Radja left and he was very good like Alisson, but there are some very good players who have stayed while other strong players have arrived. And others will come in the future.

“There is a month until the end of the market. There are many things that make me hopeful.”