West Ham United have established contacts to sign 24-year-old English full-back Ryan Sessegnon, who has left Tottenham Hotspur.
According to a report by The Guardian, Ryan Sessegnon is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are scouring the market for a left-back heading into the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old has thus emerged as a viable target, especially after his departure from Tottenham Hotspur as a free agent.
Ryan Sessegnon and his Tottenham travails
Ryan Sessegnon failed to make his mark during his half-decade-long spell with Tottenham Hotspur. A native of London, the Englishman spent his formative years with Fulham, joining the West London club as an eight-year-old in 2008. He was one of the best young prospects in the country during his stint with the Cottagers.
The 24-year-old was one of the most sought-after prospects in England during his spell with Fulham before Tottenham Hotspur secured his services in August 2019. However, Sessegnon could not establish a foothold in five years at the North London club, managing only 57 appearances while chipping in with three goals and four assists.
Sessegnon’s disastrous spell with Tottenham will officially end on July 1 when he becomes a free agent. However, the former English youth international does not have a shortage of suitors despite his dreadful stint with Tottenham. He is a target for his former club, Fulham, with West Ham United also joining the race to sign him.
Will Sessegnon stay in London?
Fulham’s interest in Ryan Sessegnon is understandable. While the 24-year-old has primarily been a left-back in the last few years, he is equally adept at playing as a winger. So, with Willian in the twilight of his career, Fulham should sign a young wide attacker, bringing the outgoing Tottenham wide man into the picture.
As for West Ham, the Hammers have established contacts to sign the Englishman. They have not zeroed in on Sessegnon as their top target and are still mulling over a summer move. However, the outgoing Tottenham man is a viable target, even though Aaron Cresswell has signed a contract extension.
Sessegnon might remain in London after leaving Tottenham, with Fulham and West Ham vying for his signature. It will be interesting to see where he plies his trade in the 2024/25 season.
