Malcom was all set for a move to Roma before Barcelona hijacked the deal (Image: Getty)
The youngster, who had previously been linked with moves to Everton and Leicester this summer, was all set to depart Bordeaux this evening after Roma agreed a fee with the French club.
The Serie A signed had agreed a €36m (£32m) deal with Bordeaux but it appears Barcelona have gazumped Roma with their own offer of €41m (£36.5m) plus add ons.
Sky Sports Italia reporter Fabrizio Romano tweeted about the emerging story this evening.
"Malcom to AS Roma, official announcement from Bordeaux," he wrote.
Malcom has enjoyed a solid season at Bordeaux this morning (Image: Getty)
"New bid just sent from Barça and the player at the moment is NOT more flying to Rome.
"AS Roma are so angry and want to complete the deal soon."
Bordeaux are now reportedly hoping a bidding war will ensue for their star player.
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Malcom was due to undergo a medical at Roma tomorrow morning but Italian fans waiting for the Brazilian to show up in Rome have been left waiting this evening.
The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to one of Europe's top teams since the turn of the year.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool were all chasing Malcom in the January window, where Bordeaux just managed to hold on to the attacker.