Arsenal's path to sign rumoured transfer target Malcom could be clear as north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly withdrawn from the race to sign the Bordeaux winger.
MailOnline's Simon Jones said "Tottenham have opted to prioritise other targets," adding "Malcom is high on Arsenal's list of replacements" for contract rebel Alexis Sanchez, who is wanted by both Manchester City and Manchester United this month.
BBC Sport's David Ornstein and Simon Stone also named Malcom as the "first choice" to replace Sanchez should the Chilean move on during the January transfer window.