Fulham transfer news: Ryan Sessegnon staying put as newly promoted side eye three signings on deadline day

Fulham are close to securing Joe Bryan who could be one of three new arrivals at Craven Cottage

Fulham are hoping to add three new players to their side as vice chairman and director of football operations, Tony Khan, confirms that star player Ryan Sessegnon will be staying put.

The west London side have held firm after bracing themselves for a long summer of interest in the 18-year-old, and are looking to add three new names after an already impressive summer of business.

Sessegnon starred in Fulham's run to the play-off final last season, and set up Tom Cairney to score against Aston Villa at Wembley as the Whites won 1-0 and gained promotion to the Premier League after four seasons in the Championship.

"We're not selling Ryan Sessegnon," said Khan on Twitter in response to rumours linking him with a move to bigger clubs. "We've never considered it.

"I couldn't sit back and read these false rumours anymore, had to say something. Ryan's key to this Fulham squad; he's one of the top young talents worldwide and in our plans for Premier League success."

Fulham have already signed Callum Chambers, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Alfie Mawson, Andre Schurrle, Jean Michael Seri, Mazime le Marchand and Fabri, but there will be a busy end to the window at Craven Cottage.

Joe Bryan was on course to join Aston Villa but has chosen to join Fulham (Getty Images)

Slavisa Jokanovic is keen to complete a deal for Bristol City’s Joe Bryan as a replacement for Matt Targett, who returned to Southampton after ending a loan spell in west London. Aston Villa had agreed terms with the left-back and conducted a medical, but Fulham's lure to the Premier League has turned the 24-year-old's head, and a transfer could be completed today.

Negotiations with Sergio Rico have also been taking place overnight and the experienced Sevilla goalkeeper may be a Fulham player before 5pm this evening.