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French media outlet makes new claim over Tottenham’s pursuit of Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon

Mauricio Pochettino manager (Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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It is no secret Tottenham Hotspur are among a host of top clubs interested in young Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon.

A smiling Mauricio Pochettino manager

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has made the flying 17-year-old his prime target this summer with The Mirror claiming the player preferred Spurs over a host of other top clubs including Manchester United and Liverpool.

Fulham are believed to value their prize asset at a cool £50 million but Spurs are looking to continue to build a side capable of challenging for titles in the coming years.

Tottenham’s interest in Sessegnon looked under threat last month with reports in Espoirs du Foot claiming superclub Paris Saint Germain had held multiple meetings with the representatives of Sessegnon.

Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on April 3, 2018 in London, England.

Many saw that as the death knell for Spurs’ hopes of signing the Championship Player of the Year.

But a new report from French media outlet Paris United now claims Spurs have ‘agreed a deal in principle’ to sign Sessegnon IF Fulham fail to secure promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs.

Paris United reports: “If the deal does not come off, the outlet claims that it will be because Fulham have won Premier League status for next season.

Neymar reacts during a press conference with Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi on August 4, 2017 in Paris, France.  Neymar signed a 5 year contract for 222 Million Euro.

“The outlet that broke Neymar and Mbappe to PSG first claims that Fulham’s possible promotion to the Premier League will only delay the deal by 12 months.”

Sessegnon has 15 goals for Fulham this season from his deep lying role and a number of assists.

He would certainly be an upgrade on Ben Davies while Danny Rose’s long-term Tottenham future remains uncertain.