Speculation linking Tottenham Hotspur with a potential interest in Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon is hardly new and in recent times we’ve also been linked with a possible double swoop involving his brother, Steven.
The rumour mill in the game certainly isn’t letting this one go and whilst, to be absolutely honest, there’s nothing new being suggested in the latest claims as the basics of the story get a fourth wind in the media, there was a slight pivot that may or may not be standard invention.
With varying speculation suggesting that Manchester United are supposedly preparing a £50million offer for him – that sounds utterly extreme in my mind despite his promise – the standard line seems to be that the player has decided to move on, as demonstrated by a failure so far to commit to a new deal at Craven Cottage, but also that he wishes to remain in London – which suggestively puts us back in pole position (if manager Mauricio Pochettino has an interest).
Having excelled in the Championship last year, as Fulham have struggled in the Premier League, so has the 18-year-old (two goals, five assists in 2018/19) so if we presume with a desire to remain in London, it’ll never be a £50million fee and Fulham won’t want to lose him for nothing further down the line.
The suggestion is a buy and loan back agreement, and whilst that makes sense on the financial aspect and it might be best for Sessegnon to drop back down (assuming Fulham are relegated) to truly get back in form and confidence, it could be one way to grease it through.
But having not signed anybody this season, would Poch want him as a fresh and eager face in the group from the off? That would seem more likely to me.