- Newsweek
No way, Jose! Manchester United target to snub Mourinho for Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur is set to beat Manchester United to the signing of Fulham’s teenage sensation Ryan Sessegnon, according to reports. The 17-year-old, who is capable of playing anywhere on the left side of the pitch, has a few potential suitors in the Premier League, including United, Spurs and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. Sessegnon featured 25 times for the west London club in the Championship last season, and is valued at £25 million (about $32 million) by Fulham. According to ESPN, the teenager will snub the advances of Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United to join Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham in the final days of the summer transfer window. Related: Manchester United and Chelsea on Alert as
- SI.com
Fulham's New Left-Back Could Be the Sign Cottagers Are Willing to Sell Ryan Sessegnon
Fulham's capture of Portuguese left-back Rafa Soares on loan this week could be construed as a sign that the Championship club is willing to listen to offer for teenage star Ryan Sessegnon. Soares, a player Fulham proudly boast they beat 'two major European clubs' to sign, arrived at Craven Cottage the day after it was reported that Manchester United have 'significant interest' in Sessegnon and would make a move if the 'not for sale' at Craven Cottage stance softens. Up to now, Tottenham have failed in their attempts to sign the 17-year-old starlet, who was just 16 when he first started playing at first-team level at the beginning of last season. Fulham have maintained that Sessegnon is not for
- ESPN.com
United remain keen on Sessegnon
Rob Dawson Manchester United are still in the hunt for Ryan Sessegnon but there is a growing feeling at Old Trafford that the teenager would prefer to stay in London if he decides to leave Fulham, sources have told ESPN FC. United are long-term admirers of 17-year-old Sessegnon, who can play at left-back, left midfield and left wing, along with a host of other Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Tottenham. Fulham insist Sessegnon, who made 25 appearances in the Championship last season, is not for sale but United will continue to monitor his situation at Craven Cottage, despite believing his preferred destination is Tottenham if Fulham decide to cash in on their £25 million-rated prospect
Championship Standings
| Rank | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | 7 | |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |
| 10 | 4 | -1 | 6 | |
| 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | |
| 12 | 4 | 0 | 5 | |
| 13 | 4 | 0 | 5 | |
| 14 | 4 | 1 | 4 | |
| 15 | 4 | -1 | 4 | |
| 16 | 4 | -2 | 4 | |
| 17 | 4 | -2 | 4 | |
| 18 | 4 | -2 | 4 | |
| 19 | 4 | -1 | 3 | |
| 20 | 4 | -3 | 3 | |
| 21 | 4 | -5 | 3 | |
| 22 | 4 | -2 | 2 | |
| 23 | 4 | -2 | 2 | |
| 24 | 4 | -4 | 1 |