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Fulham to open Ryan Sessegnon contract talks amid Manchester United interest in teen sensation

Youngster has featured in all nine of the Cottagers' Premier League matches this season to catch the eye of bigger clubs

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FULHAM will reportedly begin contract talks with Ryan Sessegnon as they try to tie down the talented teen.

The whizkid, 18, has caught the eye of Manchester United and Tottenham among others after breaking into the Cottagers' first team.

 Ryan Sessegnon is reportedly set to be offered a new deal by Fulham
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Ryan Sessegnon is reportedly set to be offered a new deal by FulhamCredit: Reuters

And the insists he will be offered a big-money extension to help ward off interest.

Sessegnon has played in all nine of Fulham's league games this season - starting seven.

His goal in the 4-2 defeat at Cardiff made him the first player born after 2000 to net in the English top flight.

The Cottagers have 18 months until his current contract expires but can protect their prized asset with quick action.

 Ryan Sessegnon scored a historic goal in the 4-2 defeat at Cardiff
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Ryan Sessegnon scored a historic goal in the 4-2 defeat at CardiffCredit: Reuters
 Fulham could not beat their relegation rivals and slipped into the bottom three
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Fulham could not beat their relegation rivals and slipped into the bottom threeCredit: PA:Press Association

Fulham have been impressed with Sessegnon's ability to adapt to life in the Premier League.

And the five-cap England Under-21s international could soon be handed a chance by Gareth Southgate if he keeps it up.

 Ryan Sessegnon is being tipped to have a huge future in the game
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Ryan Sessegnon is being tipped to have a huge future in the gameCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Ryan Sessegnon stars for Coombe Boys' School in the ESFA Under 15 PlayStation Open Schools' Cup Final

The Three Lions chief has been integrating young talents into his set-up and the policy is paying off so far.

Fulham - who sit in the bottom three - host Bournemouth on Saturday before a League Cup trip to Manchester City on November 1.

 

 

 

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