Bid made: Manchester United closer to DREAM signing as Lionel Messi approves £63million deal
Bid made: Manchester United closer to DREAM signing as Lionel Messi approves £63million deal

Bid made: Manchester United closer to DREAM signing as Lionel Messi approves £63million deal

Manchester United look to have been given a major boost in the transfer market as Malcom looks to have been given the green light to leave Barcelona by team-mate Lionel Messi.

The Brazilian starlet has barely made an impact since joining Barca in the summer, despite looking one of the most exciting young talents in Europe at previous club Bordeaux.

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United were linked strongly with Malcom during his time in Ligue 1, though they notably pulled out of a deal back in January when they instead focused their attention on signing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal.

The Chile international, however, has been a huge flop at Old Trafford and, a year on, the club remain keen on Malcom as they eye new attacking players.

According to Don Balon, the talented 21-year-old is now available for just £63million, which could prove a bargain for the Red Devils.

Malcom is on his way out of Barcelona and Manchester United remain linked with a transfer