Chelsea are set to begin their summer spending spree after reports on Sunday say the agent of French Ligue 1 striker Malcom has met with Blues chiefs.
Malcom is one of Ligue 1’s most promising players and has been very integral in the fortunes of Bordeaux in the just ended season. He arrived from Corinthians in the January transfer window of 2016, and enjoyed what was a breakout season at Bordeaux last season.
The Brazilian scored 12 goals in his maiden full season with the French giants and has attracted top clubs including Arsenal who were rumored to be readying a bid for him before Unai Emery’s arrival at the Emirates according to Goal.
Now, per the Metro Sport, Malcom’s agent Fernando Garcia has met with top Chelsea officials to discuss a potential move. Any deal to London could mean Chelsea pay up to £44 million for his signature.
But with other suitors promising Champions League football next season, it could be a difficult decision for Malcom to make this summer.
