Paul Baysse admits it…he is joining Sunderland Football Club for the cash.

The Black Cats have been heavily linked with the Sedan fullback this summer, but Steve Bruce was facing competition from two Premier League rival clubs.

However, Baysse, who has been capped at Under-21 level for France, will opt for the Stadium of Light as they are offering him a higher salary.

"The wages on offer at Sunderland are 20 per cent bigger than the ones offered by West Ham United and Blackburn Rovers," the 21-year-old told L'Equipe. "And I am attracted by it."