According to Webgirodins.fr, Bordeaux will stall negotiations with the Nerazzurri over Malcom until after the World Cup. The club cannot begin their own buying campaign until they sell the Brazilian, and so would like to drive his price as high as possible. They are expecting a number of English clubs to pursue the player after the World Cup, and are hoping to see a bidding war for their most prised asset.

The Brazilian sensation appears to be the number one priority to strengthen the right side of the Inter attack. The player provides skill, speed and a dangerous long shot. In short, a huge weapon for Spalletti. Off the field, the negotiations have progressed positively. The player appreciates the interest and would like to join the Nerazzurri after two years in France. The difficulties, however, come from his club Bordeaux who do not like Inter’s offer of a loan with the right to redemption. Instead, they want the fee now.