Inter Milan step up interest in Brazilian attacker

Inter Milan have reportedly upped their interest in signing Malcom from Bordeaux this summer. The Brazil youth international was strongly linked with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur during the winter transfer window.

According to Football Italia, the Nerazzurri have stepped up their pursuit of the 21-year-old and they are aiming to secure an initial loan move for the attacker with the obligation to buy at the end of the season.

It is added that the Nerazzurri are currently facing Financial Fair Play limitations and they would prefer to part with a £7m for the loan with the remaining £28m being handed over for the permanent move next summer.

Malcom has already represented Brazil at the Under-20 and Under-23 levels but he has yet to make a senior appearance under Tite. He is still highly-rated after contributing 12 goals and seven assists for Bordeaux, who finished sixth in their league last term.