Several Spurs fans are not happy with the news that the potential signing of Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham has gathered momentum and the club are now confident of securing a deal (Football Insider).
Tottenham are searching for a left-back who could replace Danny Rose as the England international’s future has been called into question, particularly since he was left out of their pre-season tour of Asia.
The deal for Sessegnon is rumoured to be for around £25million, although there are reports that his twin brother Steven, who is a right-back by trade, may also be included in the deal which may change the fee.
The 19-year-old scored 15 goals and provided six assists in the 2017/18 season with Fulham and they were subsequently promoted to the Premier League.
However, he failed to impress in the Premier League throughout the last campaign, scoring just twice in a dismal year which saw the Cottagers relegated back down to the second tier.
And there are some Spurs fans who are apprehensive that he may not be up to scratch for the Champions League finalists.
Here is just a bit of the reaction:
#thfc have made significant progress with Fulham in recent days over a deal for Ryan Sessegnon and are now confident of completing a £25M transfer next week. [Football Insider]
— Hotspur Related (@HotspurRelated) July 18, 2019
Ryan sessegnon does not have the defensive ability of a Lb and as for RB . It’s quite clear that of any foyth is the 1st choice and for me this I’d a BIG ISSUE
— 40winks__ (@SpursTransfer10) July 17, 2019
If this is our idea of signing a LB I officially want to die
— Ben (@thfcBG) July 18, 2019
If the board think Sess is a like-for-like Rose replacement, they’re seriously wrong
— Cian (@CianHodge) July 18, 2019
Why do we not pursue Digne or Firpo? Sess had one good season in Championship.
— ᴡᴇ ꜱɪɢɴᴇᴅ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ (@THFC61995704) July 18, 2019
To think a 19 year old who hasn’t played regularly in a position will be better than an established international is a little optimistic to say the least. Maybe in a season or 2 of learning yes.
— Bazza7676 (@Bazza7676) July 18, 2019
no pls
— dont sell danny rose (@SpeedyGonSonny) July 18, 2019
