Ryan Sessegnon’s recent goalscoring rate for Fulham suggests he could be a striker at Tottenham.
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham celebrates scoring his side’s fifth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match against Burton Albion.
Tottenham Hotspur have a long held interest in Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham, with football.london one of the latest publications to clarify their desire to sign the youngster.
Still only 17-years-old, Sessegnon has already played 62 first team matches for the Cottagers after being promoted from their academy.
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham controls the ball under pressure from Jack Stephens of Southampton during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match at Craven Cottage.
Initially thought of as a left-back, the teenager has operated further up the field at times this season and that should be something Spurs are keeping a close eye on.
Many believed that signing Sessegnon would signal Danny Rose’s departure from the North London club, with the Sun reporting Manchester United’s interest, but could the England Under-19 international solve a different problem for Tottenham?
Harry Kane has once again be in great form this term, but fellow striker Fernando Llorente has struggled since a summer switch from Swansea City.
Fernando Llorente and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur leave the pitch together after The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match against Newport County.
It leaves manager Mauricio Pochettino light of options upfront, but Sessegnon’s recent showings suggest he could potentially compete with Kane for a place in attack.
Comfortable in defence or on the wing, with seven goals in his last six Championship matches – including two at the weekend against Brentford – and an ability to seemingly always be in the right place at the right time, does the usual full-back have the makings of a number nine?
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham celebrates scoring his side’s fifth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match against Burton Albion.
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