Top 5 teenage defenders to look forward to next season 

Matthijs de Ligt became the star of the summer after superb performances with Ajax last season
Matthijs de Ligt became the star of the summer after superb performances with Ajax last season

#4 Ryan Sessegnon (19 years old, LB/LM/LW)

Ryan Sessegnon could be set to stay in the Premier League with Tottenham
Ryan Sessegnon could be set to stay in the Premier League with Tottenham

Fulham may have had a terrible campaign and got relegated despite spending a fortune on players that they simply didn't seem to be able to work together as a cohesive unit, but there were players that shone through the campaign.

The one to keep your eyes peeled for is the 19-year-old left-back, Ryan Sessegnon. He played a key role in their rise up to the Premier League and was expected to make the step up to the big league with ease.

A number of Premier League clubs were linked with him as Fulham prepared for their season but he decided not to move at the time. Now, with the London side going back to the Championship, another London club, Tottenham Hotspur seem to be vying for his signature.

Despite limited time on the pitch, Sessegnon registered the second-most assists for a teenager (6) across all European League (only trailing Jadon Sancho who had 14 assists). It's easy to see why Mauricio Pochettino sees value in the versatile fullback. Especially since they've let go of Danny Rose and Kieran Trippier this summer as well, Spurs seem to be adding youth and skill to their wings.

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