Steven Sessegnon close to signing new Fulham deal

Fulham youngster Steven Sessegnon is close to signing a new contract.

Sessegnon has made two appearances for the Whites this season and his current deal – his first professional contract, which he signed last year – is due to expire in 2020.

The 18-year-old twin brother of Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon has impressed new manager Claudio Ranieri, who included him in the first-team squad for the recent trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.

Right-back Sessegnon has been earmarked for a loan move, although he could feature for Fulham in the FA Cup against Oldham on January 6.

That would give him an opportunity to stake a claim for a place in what has been a problem position for Fulham this season.

The club are assessing potential options for next month’s transfer window, with the likes of Cyrus Christie and Timothy Fosu-Mensah having failed to impress.