English Premier League side Fulham have joined Brighton in the race to sign Nigeria international defender Calvin Bassey, OwnGoalNigeria.comreports.
Since joining Ajax, the Nigeria international has made 39 appearances, scoring one goal and providing five assists, but Bassey hasn’t settled at Ajax since his big money move from Scottish side Rangers and it has led to talks of a possible exit before the end of the ongoing summer transfer window.
Brighton were the first team to signify their interest in signing the 23 year old but while they are yet to submit a formal bid, Fulham have moved ahead of them by submitting a written offer of £15m.
Coach of Fulham Marco Silva is a big admirer of the Nigerian as this is the second time he has tried to sign the former Leicester City trainee, who is comfortable as a left full back or central defender. Ajax are yet to respond to the offer.
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