Everton Are Set To Bid for Barcelona’s Malcom

Everton set to make €35m+ offer for Barcelona winger Malcom in ‘the coming hours’ according to multiple reports.

According to France’s RMC, Everton are set to make an offer for Malcom in ‘the coming hours’. This news breaks after another Everton transfer target, David Neres stated his future is with Ajax. Everton and Malcom have long been linked with one another. Everton are set to bid €35m+ for the Barcelona winger.

After 12 months at Camp Nou and limited match time, Malcom is set to leave this summer. With reports suggesting Antoine Griezmann and/or Neymar arriving this summer, there will be no room for the Brazilian.

Everton are hoping their good relationship with Barcelona over the past few years will help them sign the winger. Gerard Deulofeu, Andre Gomes, Lucas Digne and Yerry Mina have traded Barcelona for Goodison Park.

Everton does face competition from Arsenal with the winger. Arsenal have yet to make an official bid but could come quicker since Everton have entered the picture.

Marco Silva has made Malcom a top priority for Everton as Kurt Zouma has returned to pre-season with Chelsea. A possible front three of Bernard, Richarlison and Malcom would be sure to excite Evertonians.

Marcel Brands still has his work cut out for him to clear some of the deadwood off of the wage bill. If Niasse, Mirallas, McCarthy and Bolasie can be sold, this will help secure more funds for Brands.

As always, make sure you follow us on Twitter @ToffeeTargets for more up to date Everton transfer news.