Manchester United linked with Fulham defender Calvin Bassey

Nigerian and English defender Calvin Bassey is being linked with a move from Fulham to Manchester United in the Premier League.

Bassey, 26, has started all 10 of Fulham’s Premier League matches this season, completing every minute and receiving three yellow cards. He has also made two appearances in the EFL Cup.

The centre-back joined Fulham from Ajax in July 2023 for a reported €22.5m and is under contract until 30 June 2027. His current market value is listed at €28m.

Bassey has established himself as a regular in Fulham’s defence during the current campaign, while Manchester United are the club named in connection with a potential move. No transfer fee or probability has been attached to the rumour.

The defender began his senior career at Rangers after progressing through Leicester’s academy and won the Scottish Premiership with the Glasgow club in the 2020-21 season. He also helped Rangers win the Scottish Cup the following campaign before moving to Ajax in 2022.

Bassey’s present agreement with Fulham has more than six months remaining, meaning any move would require the clubs to reach a transfer agreement rather than wait for the player to become available as a free agent.