Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon ‘favours Tottenham move’ over Manchester United, Man City and Liverpool this summer
RYAN SESSEGNON would prefer a move to Tottenham over Manchester United, City and Liverpool, it has been claimed.
According to reports, the Fulham sensation has been focusing on his football, but the £50million-plus rated starlet does see his future in the upper reaches of the Premier League and beyond.
Sessegnon, 17, has been nothing short of outstanding for the Cottagers this season and a recent run of form has seen them ghost up the Championship table after eight wins and two draws in 10 matches.
The left-back has contributed 14 goals and is currently the team's top scorer by some distance.
And there have also been whispers he has an outside shot of making England's World Cup squad for Russia this summer.
Gareth Southgate well aware of his talent after he starred for the Young Lions' Under-19s last summer in the European Championships.
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According to the Mirror, Sessegnon would favour a move to Tottenham for the opportunity to work with Mauricio Pochettino and favours a stay in London.
The Argentinian coach, who saw his side crash out to Juventus in the Champions League last night, is admired for his track record with youngsters at the North London club.
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And with a new stadium set to be ready in time for next season, there are exciting times ahead for Spurs.
Tottenham already have Danny Rose and Ben Davies at left back, but there have been misgivings over Rose's comments about the quality of Tottenham's signings earlier this season.
His current deal lasts ntil 2020, but he is more likely to stay at the West London club if they can get back into the Premier League after a four-year absence.
Ryan's twin brother Steven is also at Fulham and has played twice for the club this season.