Tottenham have held talks with Barcelona over a transfer for Brazilian winger Malcom, and could also be targeting Giuseppe Rossi as they seek attacking cover.

Former Bordeaux player Malcom looks likely to leave the Nou Camp this month after struggling to settle since his summer move.

And Spurs got in touch with their Spanish counterparts on Wednesday to learn about his situation, according to reports in Spain.

Tottenham have held talks with Barcelona over a transfer for Brazilian winger Malcom

Giuseppe Rossi, training as a free agent at Manchester United, is also a shock target

Any move for the 21-year-old would be on a loan basis, with Spurs having the option to buy at the end of the season, claim Sport.

Meanwhile, Italian outlet Tuttosport report that Tottenham have approached injury-hit Rossi over a possible pay-as-you-play deal.

The 31-year-old is back training with Manchester United as a free agent in a bid to prove his fitness.

The Italian forward has been beset by injury problems throughout his career and is without a club since leaving Genoa last year.

Malcom was a £65m purchase for Barcelona last summer but is out of favour at the Nou Camp

Spurs are in need of cover in forward areas with Harry Kane facing a lengthy spell out

Tottenham are in need of offensive cover with Son Heung-min at the Asian Games and Harry Kane ruled out for up to two months with ankle ligament damage.

Malcom has made only 10 appearances for Barca, five of which have come in La Liga.

He started last week's Copa del Rey clash with Levante, a 2-1 defeat away from home.

Barcelona swooped for Malcom at the 11th hour last July to prise him from the hands of Roma in a £45.5m deal.

Last week Chelsea rejected a £50m player-plus-cash bid for winger Willian, which would have seen Malcom heading to Stamford Bridge.