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title: "€40m-rated Brazilian turns down Everton for Italy move"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-07-20T09:56:28Z"
modified: "2018-07-20T09:56:28Z"
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# €40m-rated Brazilian turns down Everton for Italy move

Bordeaux winger and Everton target Malcom is edging closer to Roma after agreeing terms with the Serie A side.

[Get French Football News](https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/1020238587504349184), who cite claims from Gianluca di Marzio, reports that the player prefers the idea of playing in Italy, despite interest from Marco Silva’s men.

Everton were said to be in advanced talks over a deal to sign the player who enjoyed a standout campaign last season.

Roma have offered a €40 million deal with €35 million up front, €5 million more than Everton were said to be prepared to pay for the player.

The Giallorossi have been holding talks with Malcom’s representatives throughout the week.

Malcom has also attracted interest from Spurs and Inter in the past.

Everton are looking to strengthen in wide areas this summer but they also [look set to miss out](https://readeverton.com/2018/07/20/premier-league-star-wants-spurs-move-with-everton-and-liverpool-set-to-miss-out/) on Wilfried Zaha.

The Crystal Palace man is believed to have his heart set on a move to Tottenham.