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Report: Everton join battle for Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon, with Liverpool allegedly leading race

Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon in action (REUTERS)
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Everton are reportedly ready to battle Liverpool and Tottenham for the signature of Ryan Sessegnon.

Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon in action with Tottenham's Kieran TrippierFulham’s Ryan Sessegnon in action with Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier

According to The Mirror, Everton have joined the race to sign Fulham’s teenage wonderkid Ryan Sessegnon at the end of the season.

The Toffees may have snapped up some proven first-team players thanks to Farhad Moshiri’s investment, with the likes of Ashley Williams, Morgan Schneiderlin and Yannick Bolasie arriving, there has also been some emphasis placed on signing players for the future.

Bassala Sambou, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Donkor and Ademola Lookman have all signed for the club since the end of last season, with Everton bringing in a number of youngsters.

Now, another prospect is being linked with a move to Goodison Park is Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon, as The Mirror report that the teenager is wanted by Everton.

Sessegnon, 16, has come up through the ranks at Craven Cottage, and has been given 21 first-team appearances this season, notching four goals and two assists for Slavisa Jokanovic’s men.

The left back – who can also play on the left of midfield – doesn’t turn 17 until May but has already featured prominently, and his performances have triggered major Premier League interest.

Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon in actionFulham’s Ryan Sessegnon in action

The Express recently claimed that Liverpool are leading the race for Sessegnon’s signature, whilst the Daily Mail report that Tottenham are confident of winning the battle for the teenager.

Now though, Everton are joining the race, and will hope to bring in Sessegnon with a view to being Leighton Baines’ long-term successor at left back – though Fulham will be in a position to demand a huge asking price, with the Championship club no doubt hoping for a bidding war between Premier League giants.

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