Manchester United linked with Fulham defender Calvin Bassey in Premier League move

Nigerian-English defender Calvin Bassey is being linked with a move from Fulham to Manchester United, with the 26-year-old currently under contract at Craven Cottage until June 2027.

Bassey has started all 10 of Fulham’s Premier League matches this season, completing every available 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 €22.5 million and has since become a regular presence in the club’s defence. His current market value is listed at €28 million.

Bassey began his senior career at Rangers after progressing through Leicester City’s youth system. He won the Scottish title with Rangers in the 2020-21 season and lifted the Scottish Cup the following campaign before moving to Ajax in 2022.

The possible move would keep Bassey in the Premier League, with both Fulham and Manchester United competing in England’s top flight. There is no indication that an agreement has been reached, and Fulham retain the defender’s registration while his existing contract remains in place through the end of the 2026-27 season.