Tuesday Fulham Stuff (14/03/17)...

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Revealed: Wonderkid tracked by Tottenham for three years signs pre-contract



Highly rated Fulham wonderkid Ryan Sessegnon has signed a pre-contract with the club, Football Insider sources understand.

Sessegnon is still on a scholarship contract at the Championship outfit and cannot pen a professional deal until he turns 17 in May.

But Fulham have moved to protect themselves from the Premier League big hitters queuing up to land the brilliant teenage left-back for a bargain price.

A source close to the situation has told Football Insider that Sessegnon has already penned a pre-contract with the west Londoners stipulating that he will sign a formal professional agreement at the earliest opportunity, which will be his birthday on 18 May.

Super clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Bayern Munich are interested in signing the left-sided flyer this summer.

The pre-contract will give Fulham greater negotiating should the big guns still come calling in the next transfer window.

The source told Football Insider that Spurs have been closely tracking Sessegnon since he was 14 but they have been unable to prise him from Craven Cottage.

The youngster, who can play at both left-back and on the left wing, has made huge strides this season as well as demonstrating a rare eye for goal from a full-back.

He has scored six goals in the campaign, including two in Fulham's stunning 3-1 win at Newcastle last Saturday, and also weighed in with three assists, remarkable tallies for a player who is not only foremost a defender but also one who is so young.

Fulham have an excellent reputation for developing young players, with Celtic's Moussa Dembele and Manchester City's Patrick Roberts among those who have graduated from one of the most impressive academies in English football.

Football Insider verdict:

Ridiculously talented and precocious? Yes. Destined for the top? Absolutely. Assuming his body stays strong, there appears no limit to what Sessegnon can achieve. Fulham have known for some time they have a remarkable young player on their hands and the big boys have been beating a path to the Cottage to try and persuade the youngster to up sticks. It will take the promise of big cash for Fulham to cave in. History tells us they eventually will – the Dembele and Roberts exits are proof of that – but a huge sum could first pass hands.


http://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-wonderkid-tracked-by-tottenham-for-three-years-signs-

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Sky Sports pundit makes bold statement ahead of tonight's clash between Fulham and Blackburn



David Prutton expects Fulham to break into the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs this evening by defeating Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage, reports Sky Sports.

Writing in his prediction column, Prutton is expecting Fulham to be 2-1 winners against Blackburn, moving themselves to sixth in the table.

Slavisa Jokanovic's side put in an impressive display to beat league leaders Newcastle United 3-1 on Saturday afternoon, and combined with Sheffield Wednesday's defeat to Aston Villa, left the Cottagers just two-points adrift of the top-six.
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Blackburn's recent form is not reflected in their league position. Despite Tony Mowbray's side sitting 22nd in the Championship table, they are unbeaten in their last five league fixtures and picked up and impressive 2-2 draw with Norwich City on Saturday.

Previewing the game, Prutton said: "Tough one for Blackburn, even though they had a good draw with Norwich on the weekend. On the road they have been okay, but I think Fulham will be too strong for them after their great result at Newcastle on Saturday."

Mowbray's side are currently level on points with Bristol City, who are 21st, and as long as they avoid defeat this evening, they will move out of the relegation zone.



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Fulham vs Blackburn – Injury news ahead of key Championship clash

Fulham could be unchanged from the side that defeated Newcastle United at the weekend as they face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Tuesday evening.

Lucas Piazon misses out again as he recovers from a broken jaw, whilst manager Slavisa Jokanovic has provided updates on the fitness of Scott Parker and Floyd Ayite.

"Scott Parker has a back problem and will be outside of the squad," the Serbian boss told the club's official website.

"Floyd Ayite is very close to being in the team, too. The other people are ready for tomorrow's game."

Fulham sprung a surprise when they comprehensively outplayed Newcastle at St James' Park on Saturday to further boost their own promotion hopes.

Two strikes from teenage sensation Ryan Sessegnon, added to an early Tom Cairney goal, meant that the Cottagers gained ground on sixth-placed Sheffield Wednesday, who they can overtake with a win tonight.

Standing in their way are Blackburn, who have put together a five-match unbeaten streak since Tony Mowbray took charge towards the end of February.

The former Celtic manager lamented the busy fixture schedule and whilst he should welcome back Craig Conway after the birth of his daughter, Mowbray has concerns over some key players ahead of the trip to London.

"We've got a couple of fatigue injuries with Charlie Mulgrew and Sam Gallagher picking up slight hamstrings," the 53-year-old informed rovers.co.uk.

"Saturday was our fifth game in 15 days, Tuesday will be the sixth in 18 days, and Saturday will be the seventh in 22 days, they just keep on coming."

Corry Evans, who has been absent since mid-January with a groin injury, will also sit out Tuesday's clash.

Rovers know that avoiding defeat at Craven Cottage will take them out of the relegation zone and they could be as high as 18th position before the visit of Lancashire rivals Preston North End on Saturday.

Play-off chasing Fulham are favourites on paper for this one, but Blackburn are in good form, fighting for their lives and should make this a tight encounter.


https://ninetyminutesonline.com/fulham-vs-blackburn-injury-news-ahead-key-championship-clash/