Brighton's link with Fiorentina ace: Bassey's chances of joining Seagulls reduce
Published: July 16, 2023Brighton & Hove's interest in Calvin Bassey dates back to last summer but the former Rangers man opted to join Ajax Amsterdam for a Nigerian record fee for a defender.
It was previously reported that an unnamed Premier League club made a €23million bid for the services of Bassey in the January transfer window but the offer was rejected by Ajax Amsterdam.
After a disappointing first season in the Netherlands, Bassey has been linked again with a return to England this summer, with Fabrizio Romano revealing that Brighton made contacts for the Nigerian as a new left-sided central defender.
Now, the chances of the Leicester City academy product joining Brighton have reduced in recent days with Romano updating that Fiorentina defender Igor is on Brighton's list as new left-footed centre-back.
The Italian transfer market expert added that Igor has already agreed personal terms with Brighton, but both clubs have not yet reached an agreement.
Bassey resumed pre-season training at Ajax on Wednesday amid speculation surrounding his future at the four-time European champions.
The 23-year-old, who made 39 appearances in all competitions last season, is still under contract with the Amsterdam club until June 30, 2027.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : ajax.nl
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- 'That is no mean feat' - NFF opens up on why Finidi got the Super Eagles job over Amuneke, others
- Confirmed: Rotherham United release Hale End product Tolaji Bola
- Arsenal insider urges Gunners to sign Newcastle United star instead of Bologna striker Zirkzee
- Nigerian manager who dreams of coaching Golden Eaglets leads Chelsea to U18 PL South title
- Former Super Eagles invitee Olise and Chelsea winger Madueke named in PL TOTW
- Player-plus-cash deal for Osimhen: Ex-Sampdoria star urges Chelsea to use Mudryk as makeweight
- 'A very physical and strong player' - 2020 Super Eagles invitee hails Udinese teammate Isaac Success
- Euro 2024: Predicting the champions and challengers
- Denmark coach expects 29-goal Arsenal striker Obi-Martin to be a marked man at U17 EURO
- Osimhen matches feat of Higuaín, Mertens by scoring in sixth consecutive game against single team
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football