Manchester United have opened talks with Bordeaux to sign 20-year-old prodigy Malcom.

The United boss is eager to bring the Brazilian to the Premier League has ordered his club to open talks with Bordeaux because he views Malcom as one of the best young prospects in Europe.

The French club want around £50m ($67m) for the youngster but United are prepared to offer a fee in the range of £33m ($44m).

Mourinho wants Malcom to arrive in the summer, but is fearful Ed Woodward will take a similar stance in the transfer pursuit as the United vice-chairman did with Ivan Perisic.

Malcom joined Bordeaux from Corinthians last year and has scored seven goals in 18 Ligue 1 games this season. According to Daily Mail talks are already in place to sign the youngster and loan him back to Bordeaux for the rest of the season.

Jose Mourinho lining-up about £30million swoop for Brazilian star Malcom and is desperate to complete deal in January window.

Meanwhile, Bordeaux have already insisted Malcom is going nowhere in January, but United are ready to make an opening bid of £40m believing a deal can be agreed in the coming month.

United are happy to allow Malcom to remain at Bordeaux for the remainder of the season, but Mourinho would like an agreement sooner rather than later.

Arsenal are another side sniffing around the Brazilian and United will need to act quickly to avoid a bidding war erupting.

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