Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be interested in signing Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham.
Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of signing Fulham defender Ryan Sessegnon may have been boosted, following Slavisa Jokanovic’s side’s failure to win the Championship play offs.
Fulham went out of the promotion deciding fixtures at the semi-final stages, after losing 1-0 to Reading last night.
And Jokanovic has already admitted that Fulham may have needed to be promoted, to keep their star prospect out of the clutches of the likes of Tottenham.
“If we get promoted, it’s the best way to keep him,” Jokanovic said to ITV.
“I’ve talked many times about him and personally I believe he is in the right place, he doesn’t need to change in this moment.
“It will depend on different sides. For myself, I think we will fight to be working with him next season.
Spurs have reportedly lined up Sessegnon as a potential addition in the summer (London Evening Standard), after being impressed by his performances in the Championship this term.
The 16-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough year, and could be the next English talent to join Mauricio Pochettino’s exciting squad.
Sessegnon actually started on the substitutes’ bench for both legs of Fulham’s play off tie against Reading.
If Sessegnon was to move to Tottenham, he would be in competition with the likes of Danny Rose and Ben Davies for a first-team place.
Fulham are said to value Sessegnon at £15 million (Daily Star), which would not put him out of Spurs’ price range.
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