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Liverpool emerge as favourites to sign sensational teen star: Man City and Tottenham keen
LIVERPOOL are in pole position to sign Fulham’s teen sensation Ryan Sessegnon, according to reports.
Ryan Sessegnon is on Liverpool's radar as they look to sign a left-back this summer
The 16-year-old has been impressive for the Championship side this season and has attracted interest from a host of Premier League clubs.
Sessegnon has scored four goals from left-back and put in a spectacular display in the FA Cup against Hull last month.
He would command a fee of around £15million despite currently being on a youth contract.
Ryan Sessegnon put in a stunning display for Fulham in their FA Cup win over Hull last month
Ryan Sessegnon scored his fourth goal of the season from left-back
He turns 17 in May and this summer will see a scramble for his signature with Manchester City and Tottenham among the sides monitoring his development.
But Squawka report that Liverpool are the front-runners with Jurgen Klopp desperate to add depth to his problem left-back area.
James Milner has filled in this season with the German having lost faith in Alberto Moreno.
But Klopp is expected to get a specialist in in the summer.
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Last month Slavisa Jovanovic backed him to make it to the top - but stressed Fulham was the right place for his development at the moment.
“Of course I am pleased with him,” he said.
“He has showed the right personality, he is only 16 years old but he is 100 per cent going to be in the highest level soon but I am enjoying working with him.
Jurgen Klopp has identified Ryan Sessegnon as a potential summer signing
“I want to use him in my squad for a long time, he will shine in the future.”
And former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has told Klopp he needs to make a left-back his priority for the summer.
He said: “They need a left-back, Milner has done a terrific job, but they need an actual left-back.”
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