Man Utd transfer target Wissam Ben Yedder admits he ‘wants to play at highest level’ as he eyes £35m Sevilla exit

WISSAM BEN YEDDER has admitted the time has come for him to test himself at a big club – amid interest from Manchester United and Barcelona.

Sevilla striker Ben Yedder has emerged as a potential target for some of the most high profile sides in Europe on the back of an impressive season in Spain.

The 28-year-old struck 30 goals in all competitions last season, including 18 in the league, as he continued to stand out as one of the most prolific forwards in the Spanish game.

That has led to the French international being tracked by United scouts, while La Liga champions Barca are also said to be keen on his services.

And Ben Yedder, when asked if now was the right time to leave Sevilla, admitted: “It’s good timing, like you say. I really feel that.

“I can’t lack respect for the club. Whatever the final choice is, I’ll be happy.

“But I dream of playing at a high level, in the biggest clubs in the world and to be alongside players of international class.

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“It’s a case of seeing where I can get to in terms of level.

“I’m not more preoccupied about that than by my future. I’ll take stock after France duty but it will also be for Sevilla to decide.”

Ben Yedder is currently training with the French squad ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier against minnows Andorra.

His record in front of goal is understood to have caught the eye of United scouts as they look to come up with options for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The United boss is preparing a major overhaul of his squad at Old Trafford, and is aware he needs to add goals to his misfiring side.

At present he only has Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford as out and out strikers in his squad – something he wants to address before the start of the new season.

And there is also the potential for Lukaku to leave the club in the coming weeks, with Inter Milan keen to take him to Serie A.