Sessegnon was named Championship player of the season at the age of just 17

Manchester United are hoping to persuade Ryan Sessegnon, the England Under-21 left back, to sign for them this summer if he decides to leave Fulham.

José Mourinho, the United manager, wants to sign at least one full-back in the close season. Antonio Valencia, the right-back, turns 33 in August and Ashley Young has been Mourinho’s first-choice left-back even though he sees himself as a winger.

Sessegnon is one of a number of left-backs United have been monitoring all season. The 17-year-old won the Championship player of the year and young player of the year awards this month after starring in Fulham’s push for promotion to the Premier League.

The teenager is sixth in the league’s top scorers’ table, with 15 goals this season. United, along