AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile has revealed contact with Premier League clubs.

The 21-year-old turned down the chance to join Manchester United in 2020, as he wanted more experience of a European league.

Now the likes of United, Newcastle, and West Ham are all being linked with his signature.

"We all know the competitiveness of the Premier League, it is a fantastic league that of course, is very interesting and we all love these games," Badiashile said via the i.

"I had the chance to the play in the Champions League with Monaco and I think this club deserves this competition, it's a club that's used to playing in this competition and we want to get back on track.

"Right now, I'm really happy with Monaco. I had some contact in the past with some [English] clubs but I'm fully focused on the end of the season and Monaco and I feel good."