Brighton face transfer battle with Dutch giants Ajax and Premier League rivals Aston Villa for £25m Rangers defender Calvin Bassey
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Both the Seagulls and the Eredivisie champions have lodged bids for the 22-year-old but neither have met Rangers’ £25 million valuation, according to the Daily Mail.
The Nigerian international has attracted Albion’s attention due to his ability to play at centre half and left back.
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Hide AdBassey has been tipped to replace popular Brighton defender Marc Cucurella should the Spaniard move to Premier League title-holders Manchester City.
The Athletic has reported that Arsenal will make a move for City’s versatile Ukrainian full back Oleksandr Zinchenko, which could lead to a Man City move for Cucurella.
Ajax, meanwhile, have earmarked Bassey as a potential replacement for departing Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez.
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Manchester United are closing in on a £46 million deal for the 24-year-old, which will reunite him with his former Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag.
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Hide AdBassey is also wanted by Aston Villa, who are managed by his former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard. The Liverpool legend signed the defender from Leicester City on a pre-contract in June 2020.
The Nigerian featured in 50 games for Rangers last season and played a key role in helping the Bears reach the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League final in Seville.
He made 14 appearances for Rangers in Europe and provided an assist against German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund in the knockout round play-offs.
Bassey has won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup since moving to Ibrox.