Premier League starlet Steven Sessegnon is a target for a host of Championship clubs, according to a report from HITC.

The versatile 18-year-old is the twin brother of Ryan, the left back who ravaged Championship full-backs last season. Whilst he's gone on to establish himself, his brother is now emerging as a talent in his own right.

He can operate in a number of positions, right-back being his preferred option, but with an ability to drop into a right-sided centre back role or even holding midfield.

With first-team chances limited at Craven Cottage, it is believed Slavisa Jokanovic will allow him to leave on loan, if the right club can be found.

It is believed he'll pen a new deal first, his current contract with the Cottagers is up in 18 months time, but once that is done he'll be the subject of lots of interest, not only from the Championship, but also the French league.

With England honours from Under 16 level through to Under 19, he's a player of immense promise who would benefit a number of top Championship sides.

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Stoke have been leaky at the back, and with Ryan Shawcross looking less impressive by the day, they need an injection of something fresh and new.

Sessegnon could drop into their defence in either the right-back role or the centre-back position and bring something they don't have, youthful energy.

The bet365 Stadium is an impressive place to play football and a move to Stoke would give Sessegnon a Premier League atmosphere in which to learn.

They've been top-flight for a decade and at the moment, that passion still seeps through on the terraces. Sessegnon would be getting the big-match atmosphere to complement his footballing lesson.

There's a huge pressure at Stoke, perhaps more so than any other Championship club, something that would give Sessegnon an education.

They're struggling and need to be higher, there's a weight of expectation and that kind of environment can be a good one to learn in.

Sessegnon would need to perform quickly and learn fast.