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Monaco Sign Wissam Ben Yedder from Sevilla Amid Manchester United Rumours

Monaco have announced the capture of Wissam Ben Yedder from Sevilla after the striker was linked to Manchester United during the summer.

The Ligue 1 club confirmed the Frenchman's arrival on a five-year contract on Wednesday via their official Twitter account.

Per Goal'sTom Maston, Monaco paid his €40 million (£37.1 million) buyout clause to secure his services.

In June, Carlos Real of Sevilla news outlet La Colina de Nervion (h/t Jack Otway of the Express) reported United had agreed personal terms with the striker.