Why Tottenham’s move for Ryan Sessegnon may hinge on one player
TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino is interested in buying Fulham wide man Ryan Sessegnon this transfer window, but the deal may hinge on Kieran Trippier being sold, it’s been claimed.
“I’m sure [Pochettino has] highlighted Sessegnon,” said Connolly.
“I know, like Trippier, he’s had a disappointing season, and it’s an awful lot of money, but they were interested in him last season.
“He’s another attacking fullback. I think they may need some help defensively as well Tottenham, it can’t just all be about attack.
“Certainly defensively, I’d be thinking ‘I need a left-back that could provide a bit of balance’.
Tottenham transfer news: Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon deal hinges on Kieran Trippier (Image: GETTY Images)
“If it is Ryan Sessegnon [that replaces Trippier], he’s a talented boy, but he’s another young player where this season hasn’t gone quite right for him.
“I think he might benefit from playing another season in the Championship. It’s a steep learning curve.”
Trippier is just one of the players that Spurs are prepared to cash in on, after a difficult season.
His dip in form cost him a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Nations League this summer.
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Tottenham transfer news: Sessegnon has been linked with a move to Italy as well as Spurs (Image: GETTY Images)
Tottenham transfer news: Kieran Trippier may be sold this summer (Image: GETTY Images)
Napoli had been interested in signing Trippier, but it’s believed Mauricio Sarri plans to make the former Burnley defender his replacement for the outgoing Joao Cancelo at Juventus.
Meanwhile, Sessegnon’s current Fulham contract runs out at the end of next season.
If no club makes an official bid for Sessegnon, he could run down his deal and agree terms with a new team in January.