Barcelona set to sign Chelsea superstar in January, Chelsea identify €80 million Eden Hazard replacement and more: Transfer Roundup, 17 December 2018

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 17, 2018 14:57 GMT

Ernesto Valverde will likely have a busy winter

Barcelona receive €65 million bid from Chinese club for Malcom

Malcom hasn't yet found his feet in LaLiga

According to AS, Barcelona have now received a tall bid for forward Malcom from China. Malcom has struggled since joining Barcelona and has failed to nail down a spot in the team. The former Bordeaux ace also suffered from an injury and that did not make things any easier for him.

Ernesto Valverde, however, remains patient with the youngster. Barcelona have previously done business with Chinese clubs with Paulinho being the latest addition to that list.

However, it remains to be seen whether or not the club is ready to give up on Malcom who hasn't yet spent a year at the club.

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