According to reports, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is worried the management may refuse to pay the £55 Million Bordeaux are demanding for Malcolm’s signature.
Mourinho is keen on signing the talented player for Manchester United next summer, and he has asked the management to open talks with the French club about the player’s signature.
The Portuguese tactician wants the player to come over to Old Trafford next summer but is reportedly worried that things could clash with Ed Woodward’s plans.
During the past summer, the vice-chairman refused to meet Inter Milan’s asking price for Ivan Perisic, and Mourinho is worried the same thing could actually happen next summer.
According to Goal, the former Chelsea boss will push the vice-chairman not to make the same mistake next summer and should do all it takes to bring Malcolm into the club.
The samba star has been impressive at Bordeaux in recent times and has caught the attention of a handful of top European clubs with his superb performances.
Jose Mourinho has identified Malcolm as a player that can add more quality to his team at Old Trafford and is hopeful the player would agree coming over to England.
The youngster has scored seven goals in the Ligue 1 and he is obviously with a very bright future.
