AS Monaco have reportedly beaten a host of clubs to the signature of Anderlecht midfielder Youri Tielemans.

The 19-year-old, who has scored 18 times in 45 appearances for Anderlecht this season, has been linked with a move to both Chelsea and Manchester United in recent weeks.

Indeed, Man United watched the three-time Belgian international at close quarters during their Europa League quarter-final, with Tielemans playing all 210 minutes of the two-legged affair, which needed extra time.

However, according to L'Equipe, Monaco have agreed a deal 'in principle' for Tielemans, with the teenager already deciding to make the move to the Ligue 1 outfit at the end of the 2016-17 campaign.

Tielemans, who has also been linked with Everton, came through the youth system at his current club, and is closing in on 200 first-team appearances despite his youthful age.