Bordeaux president Stephane Moulin has joked that if new, head coach Gus Poyet wanted to sell star man Malcom, he would be whisked off to a psychiatrist.
The 20-year-old Brazil has been one of the shining lights of Ligue 1 this season, playing to a regularly high standard, scoring spectacular goals and attracting the likes of Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal to him.
His side, though, have suffered a disappointing season and sacked Jocelyn Gourvennec prior to the weekend’s 1-0 win over Nantes.
Speculation from the Gunners and United may have cooled, but there are still questions over the future of the former Corinthians youth, with Tottenham linked with a potential move.