Arsenal are one of a number of Premier League club’s who have been left on high-alert after Bordeaux star Malcom revealed he will leave France this summer.

The Gunners, as well as Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, were heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian wonderkid during the summer and in Janaury, however his departure was blocked by Bordeaux boss Gus Poyet.

However the former Corinthians star has now insisted a deal is in place to let him leave the Ligue 1 club at the end of the season.

“Yes, there was a promise that I will be negotiating in June,” Malcom told Brazilian outlet UOL. “I will choose the team, and Bordeaux will let me go.

“I already said that I would have liked to leave this winter to meet new challenges. But I must also remember that Bordeaux helped me a lot.

“I gave my word to Bordeaux that I will continue [with the club] to be able to have more time to choose my future club.

“These next three or four months will make a big difference.”

Malcom has scored eight goals and made six assists this season in 27 appearances for Bordeaux, who are currently 7th in Ligue 1.