Transfer news : Arsenal and Tottenham target learning English ahead of potential summer move

 

Arsenal’s pursuit of Bordeaux winger Malcom has been well documented over the course of the last six months and it seems the Brazilian is preparing for life away from the Ligue 1 outfit.

Malcom, as quoted by the Mirror, openly admitted that he is attending regular English lessons ahead of a summer move away from Bordeaux, amid links with both Arsenal and Tottenham in recent times.

“First I want to finish the season with the best possible result and then I am going to sit down with my agent and family. Together we will make a decision.”

“I am learning English, because it is the most important language in the world. Wherever you are, with English you can get along. So that is very important for me.”

 The Gunners are claimed to have made a significant offer for Malcom in the January transfer window but saw their attempts rebuffed. Bordeaux boss Gus Poyet was intent on retaining Malcom’s services until the end of the season at least, but a move this summer is seemingly on the agenda.

Malcom was understood to have been keen on a move to Bayern Munich this summer. However, the Bundesliga giants don’t appear to be keen on the tricky winger, with Jupp Heynckes recently confessing that he hasn’t seen Malcom play before.

“I want to play for an elite club in Europe, win the Champions League and play for the Selecao [Brazil’s national team]. When I play for a big club, my chances improve.”

Although the Brazilian insisted that learning English was something he had planned irrespective of any summer deal, the quotes from the youngster will surely come as a boost for Arsenal and Tottenham.