Bayern Munich expect to pip Arsenal and Tottenham to the signing of Bordeaux winger Malcom.

The north London duo both made moves for the 20-year-old player in January.

But Bordeaux refused to sell then because they are mired in a relegation battle and need all the help they can get.

Brazilian star Malcom is, however, expected to move on in the summer.

And Bayern have now registered an interest as they seek long-term replacements for Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.

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Gus Poyet has admitted he is set to lose Spurs target Malcom “sooner or later”.

The Bordeaux boss, a former player for the north Londoners himself, managed to keep hold of the exciting 20-year-old last month.

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Spurs at the time wanted to agree a deal that would see Malcom stay at his club for the rest of the season before moving to the Premier League in the summer.

They are set to revive their interest when the transfer window reopens with Malcom keen to move on and Poyet admitted he is steeling himself for the departure of his talented forward.

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“He is a special player who can win matches on his own.” he said. “He is often double-marked because his talent is that special.

“In January we were nervous because we almost lost him to the Premier League. We must prepare for this because sooner or later he will leave.”

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Arsenal also had an interest in Malcom but switched to the more experienced Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United while Spurs went on to sign Lucas Moura from PSG.

But Mauricio Pochettino retains an interest in Malcom and is set to return for the Brazilian.

Malcom has already confirmed that he has a deal with Bordeaux allowing him to leave for the club of his choosing.

He said: “I choose the club and Bordeaux will let me go.”