Do Bremen director's comments on Augustinsson boost Fulham's chances of keeping Sessegnon?

Werder Bremen sporting director has dismissed reports linking Ludwig Augustinsson with a summer move to Fulham and Ryan Sessegnon could now stay.

Schalke's French midfielder Amine Harit and Bremen's Swedish defender Ludwig Augustinsson vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match Schalke 04 versus...

Werder Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann has told Kicker that Ludwig Augustinsson is going nowhere this summer, following reports of a potential move to Fulham.

The 24-year-old, who is currently representing Sweden at the World Cup, has been touted as a potential signing for the Cottagers, who are also desperately trying to keep hold of Ryan Sessengon ahead of the their first season back in the Premier League.

Baumann is claiming Augustinsson won’t be going anywhere and this has to make a for welcome news for Fulham supporters.

Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham in action during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final:Second Leg match between Fulham and Derby County at Craven Cottage on May 14, 2018 in London, England.

Slavisa Jokanovic will no doubt have plans to field Sessegnon further forward, since he proved his attacking prowess so well last season, but with Matt Targett also unlikely to make a permanent move to Craven Cottage, there may now be even more emphasis on keeping Sessegnon to cover at left-back.

The 18-year-old has an eye for goal but is just as impressive operating from deep, and so if the Augustinsson move fails it might just encourage Fulham to stand just that bit firmer over their prized asset.

Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final, second leg match between Fulham and Derby County at Craven Cottage on...