Manchester United make inquiries for Golden Boot winner, FC Barcelona set to miss out on top target: Transfer round-up, January 12, 2018

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FC Barcelona set to miss out on Arthur Melo

Manchester United favourites to land Malcom

In a recent turn of events, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have dropped their interest in Bordeaux starlet Malcom. The winger was on the radar of three Premier League clubs but the recent advancements have made Manchester United favourites to land him.

Malcom is valued at around £45 million by the French club with Tottenham Hotspur not ready to spend such a big amount on the 20-year-old. Arsene Wenger today denied the club's interest in the winger which has made United the favourites to land the dazzling forward.

FC Barcelona set to miss out on Arthur Melo

The Gremio playmaker is seen as one of the most talented Brazilian talents at the moment and is expected to be included in the country's World Cup squad. FC Barcelona were strongly linked with the youngster but the club's usual tapping up process has angered Gremio which has led them to now sell Arthur to the Premier League.

The Daily Mail has linked Melo with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea with both the sides currently on the lookout for creative players. Melo has a release clause of £45 million with his club also ready to cash in on their star attraction.