New Bordeaux Boss Gus Poyet Rules Out Exit for Arsenal & Spurs Target Malcolm

New Bordeaux manager Gus Poyet has said that ​Arsenal and Spurs target Malcolm will be staying put this month.

The Brazilian forward is ​attracting attention from several clubs across Europe and was rumoured to be set on a move this month. But Poyet, who was recently appointed as the club's manager, revealed that Malcolm's future was the deal-breaker during his negotiations before he signed on.

“I asked straight away if Malcom would be staying or not,” the new boss told L’Equipe (H/T ​Express), having been revealed to the media on Monday. “They said yes. I said OK, now we can continue the discussion.”

Bordeaux president Stephane Martin also echoed the same, despite acknowledging the 20-year-old's desire to play in England.

“Malcom, it has been said and said again, he will not be leaving,” he insisted. “He has said he wants to play in the ​Premier League one day. That is normal – what player wouldn’t want to play in England?

“There is no problem with Malcom.”

Poyet also expressed delight with his new appointment, branding the Ligue 1 side a 'big club' during his unveiling.

"I am very happy, it’s a big club,” he added.

“I saw the (1-0 win) against Nantes, not an easy match. Eric (Bedouet, interim manager) did an exceptional job. I hope there will be more wins.

“I have watched a lot of games on video but I will learn a lot about the players, starting today. We have a big match on Sunday (against Lyon). The best way to win the supporters over is to win matches.”