Ryan Sessegnon to sign first professional contract at Fulham when he turns 17 next month… but it won’t put off Arsenal, Chelsea or Tottenham
RYAN SESSEGNON will sign his first professional contract with Fulham after his scintillating breakthrough campaign with the promotion-chasers.
The wonderkid has been a revelation in the Championship this season for the west London side.
His seven goals in 27 appearances from left-back captured the attentions of a number of Premier League big boys.
Tottenham, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City have all been plotting a summer swoop for the 16-year-old.
However, Sessegnon will pen his first pro deal with the Craven Cottage outfit when he turns 17 on May 18.
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He is currently only on a scholarship contract with Fulham and could have left the club for pastures new prior to signing professional – although the Cottagers would have been entitled to a compensation fee.
Despite him being set to pen the deal it is unlikely to deter the top clubs from making a move this summer.
But this will at least allow Fulham to demand a large fee for their young star.
Sessegnon bagged the first goal in his side’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Monday to help them climb into the play-off spots.
They take on Huddersfield, Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday in their final three matches as they attempt to pip Leeds for a top six place.