Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly facing competition from Juventus for Ryan Sessegnon.
According to The Express, Juventus are now prepared to battle Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon this summer.
Juve were stunned last week as Ajax knocked them out of the Champions League, and the Turin giants will now be expecting some reinforcements this summer to make another push next season – and appease Cristiano Ronaldo.
Juve may well need to think about the future after Ronaldo though, and adding a young attacker to mould for after the 34-year-old’s exit would be ideal.
Now, The Express report that Juventus are interested in Fulham talent Sessegnon, and are prepared to take on Tottenham in the race for his signature this summer.
Juventus allegedly want some youth adding to an ageing group, and think speedy Sessegnon could fit the bill even at £40million despite Fulham’s relegation from the Premier League.
However, it’s noted that Spurs are still favourites to land Sessegnon this summer, with boss Mauricio Pochettino a big fan of the 18-year-old, who has been tipped for stardom.
Sessegnon didn’t quite take the Premier League by storm, failing to really nail down a spot in the Fulham side either at left back or on the left wing, but did contribute two goals and six assists.
His displays still showed that there’s plenty of potential there, so it’s no surprise that Juventus are now keen – but Spurs seemingly still hold the advantage.
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