Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon and are willing to loan the teenager back to the Lilywhites to get a deal done in the new year, according to The Sun.

United boss Jose Mourinho is prepared to loan the 17-year-old defender back to Craven Cottage immediately after signing a deal in January transfer window as the Red Devils look to try and beat Tottenham Hotspur to his signature.

The report adds that the 20-time English champions are ready to move “swiftly” to conclude a deal for the Englishman and beat off competition from the league rivals Tottenham.

United are likely to be linked with a number of players in the coming days as the January transfer window edges closer.

Mourinho is sure to be want to strengthen his squad in the mid-season transfer window as the Old Trafford outfit look to try and close the gap to the league leaders Manchester City, who are leading at the top of the Premier League table.