Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has been applauded by many for bringing up some of the best Premier league youngsters, like Harry Kane, Eric Dier and Dele Alli, in the last two years. The players have not only done well in the league but have also laid a solid foundation for England national team’s future.
And according to reports, the Spurs boss is confident of landing Fulham’s 16-year-old starlet Ryan Sessegnon at White Hart Lane. The teenager has grabbed a lot of attention with his impressive performances on the left flank at Craven cottage, with European giants like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, City and Bayern Munich, all keeping tabs on his progress.
Hence, any kind of success in his pursuit looks quite complicated for the Lilywhites. The left-sided wing-back is currently on a youth contract with the Championship club at Craven Cottage and can put pen to paper on a professional deal ahead of his 17th birthday.
Although Fulham have told Sessegnon that his future is in his own hands, the club would surely like to keep him for a longer time and sell him at a higher rate a few years later. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was present at Craven Cottage on Sunday, when Sessegnon was handed half an hour to impress in the FA Cup fifth-round tie against Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs.
Sessegnon has often been compared to Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale, who has spent a significant time with Tottenham Hotspur before his move to Santiago Bernabeu. The player is known for his tremendous passing and ability to find players from difficult angles. His vision is way more matured compared to his age and he is touted by many to become the next big thing in England.
He has scored twice and registered two assists in 14 appearances so far, despite coming off the bench five times. He has also been called up for national duties. In 2016, Sessegnon played up an age group to represent England in U17 Euros. By October last year, he was seen making his debut for the Under-19 side.
Danny Rose is currently Tottenham’s first choice in that position as has pretty much owned it. His impressive displays at club level have led him to start in the England national team too. He is followed by Ben Davies at the club level, who is currently featuring for the team with Rose injured, but has been unimpressive.
Of course, Sessegnon will not be expecting a direct entry into Pochettino’s first eleven, but given his reputation of handing down chances to young talents, Sessegnon will surely fancy his chances.
