AC Milan sign Sevilla striker Bacca

AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Colombian striker Carlos Bacca from Sevilla.

The highly rated forward had been linked to Liverpool during this transfer window.

 AC Milan statement reads: "AC Milan announces it has reached an agreement with Sevilla for the permanent transfer of Carlos Bacca to Milan, pending a medical that will take place in the coming days."

Bacca, who is currently on holiday in Colombia after competing with his national team at the Copa America in Chile, scored 20 goals in 37 appearances to help the Andalucian club finish fifth in La Liga. He also scored seven goals in the UEFA Europa League, including two in last month's final that saw Sevilla beat Dnipro 3-2 to win the competition for a record fourth time.

A statement from Sevilla read: "Bacca leaves the club after two successful campaigns in which he has won two Europa League titles. Sevilla FC wishes the player the best of luck in his next chapter."