- Liverpool could land England U-21 international Ryan Sessegnon
- The 19-year-old has been linked with top Premier League clubs
- The Fulham winger has been tipped as a prospect for the national team
Premier League giants Liverpool are reportedly in pole position to win the battle for Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon.
Tottenham and Manchester United have been linked to the talented 18-year-old winger and the Reds are yet to make a bid for the youngster.
However, Liverpool could be favoured as Sessegnon recently revealed he has been a supporter of the Mesrseyside club from his childhood.
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The Fuham star also added he had a Steven Gerrard jersey as boy and got coaching tips from the Liverpool legend at a training session at St George's Park.
In an interview with Day Magazine, Sessognon responded whne he was asked who he supported as a kid: "Liverpool," he said.
When asked if he had a Reds top, he added: "I did, yeah. Gerrard [on the back].
Sessegnon was then asked if he has ever met his idol to which he replied: "I have met him, yeah.
"I was [starstruck]. I met him at St George's Park and he was giving me tips for my career."
Many thought the England hopeful will make Gareth Southgate's squad to the World Cup but he failed to make the cut.
The Craven Cottage side did well to hold onto Sessegnon during the summer window, with the young star in high demand for up to £40million.
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Manchester United are plotting a £40million move for Ryan Sessegnon this summer to replace embattled Luke Shaw, The Sun reports.
According to sources, the England international feels Jose Mourinho is freezing him out and is thinking about complaining to Manchester United chief Ed Woodward.
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Source: Naija.ng
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