AS Roma chief Monchi admits a deal for Bordeaux winger Malcom is being considered.

The Brazil international is the subject of interest from Roma, Everton and Fulham.

“I think think a sporting director can be too close to a fan's way of thinking," Monchi said.

“Sometimes I become too much of a fan, but I have to make decisions in the best interests of the club.

“Today some of them will be angry, some of them won't, but they're all happy when Roma win. That's my job, to put together the strongest possible team to win and make the fans happy.

“I know they're all tired of words and want to win, but Rome wasn't built in a day. I've been here for 14 months, so give me a little time. We're here to present [Justin] Kluivert, which seemed impossible a few months ago.

“[Javier] Pastore is here, according to you that was impossible and yet he's here. Malcom seemed crazy and today you tell me that's a possibility. It's fair to say that too, not just talk about Nainggolan and Alisson but also about the signings.

“This is my mobile phone, I have many compliments, not only for the sale, but for the team we're putting together.

“Radja left and he was very strong, Alisson is too. Very strong players stayed, others arrived and more will come.

“There's about a month left until the end of the transfer window, there are many reasons to hope."