The youngster is one of the most highly rated players in Europe, and has signed a contract recently increasing the release clause in his contract to €35m.

“I’m not afraid because I have my head with the team here and any team that would come in for me would certainly be a big club to pay a lot of money,” he told AS.

“So, if it is going to help Malaga, I would have no problem in accepting a transfer that was good for both of us.”