Man United close in on signing of talented teenager – report

Man United are prepared to loan Ryan Sessegnon straight back to Fulham in the January transfer window, say reports

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho Photo: UEFA / Handout

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham – and the Red Devils are willing to loan the teenager back to the London club to get a deal done in January, according to reports in the British media.

The Sun is reporting that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is prepared to loan the 17-year-old defender back to Fulham immediately after completing a deal in January as they look to try and beat Tottenham Hotspur to his signature.

The same report says that the Red Devils are ready to move “swiftly” to try and conclude a deal for the teenage defender and beat off competition from Spurs.

The story says that Manchester United have been tracking Sessegnon since his broke into the first team with Fulham.

Manchester United are likely to be linked with a number of players in the coming weeks and days as the January transfer window draws ever nearer.

Red Devils boss Mourinho is sure to be want to bolster his squad in the new year as Manchester United look to try and close the gap to Manchester City, who are flying high at the top of the Premier League table and 13 points ahead of their local rivals.

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