Bordeaux snap up exciting Corinthians forward

 

Bordeaux have reached a deal in principle to sign Corinthians forward Malcom, reports Globoesporte.

 

The Ligue 1 outfit are on the market to sign a new forward player are losing Wahbi Khazri to Sunderland and have seemingly earmarked Malcom as the player to replace him.

 

According to the report, Bordeaux have agreed a £6m deal to sign the 18-year-old, who impressed in his break out campaign for the Brasileirao champions last year.

 

Bordeaux snap up exciting Corinthians forward

 

In fact, of the 22 teenagers to have featured in the 2015 Brasileirao, only Santos forward Gabriel (14) played a direct hand in more league goals than Malcom (9).

 

For more stats on Malcom, click here to visit his WhoScored player page